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Sterol disulfates and methods of use

US5079239A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1990
Grant dateJan 7, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J71/0005
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel sterol disulfates have been isolated from the marine sponge Petrosia weinbergii. These compounds, and derivatives thereof, are useful antiviral compounds. One of these compounds is active against the AIDS virus and exhibits immunosuppressive activity.

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