Tocopherol-based antiviral agents and method of using same
US5114957A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/455
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to methods for inhibiting viral and retroviral replication and for treating viral and retroviral infections via the administration of compositions containing Vitamin E, tocopherol, or a tocopherol derivative and, more particularly, compositions containing .alpha.-tocopherol or a pharmaceutically effective prodrug thereof.
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