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Polysubstituted benzimidazole nucleosides as antiviral agents

US5248672A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1990
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/052
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazole nucleosides and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections, particulary those caused by human cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus. Such substituted compounds exhibit antiviral properties superior to their parent compounds and low leve PAC SPONSORSHIP This invention was made with government support under Contract No. NO1 Al 42554 and NO1 Al 72641 awarded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in this invention.

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