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Method of inhibiting hepatitis B virus

US6037351A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1996
Grant dateMar 14, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections which comprises administering to the infected host an N-alkyl derivative of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol in which the alkyl group contains from 3 to 6 carbon atoms.

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