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Method for treating RNA viral infections by using RNA chain terminators

US6110901A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1992
Grant dateAug 29, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for controlling and/or treating RNA-replicating viral infections which afflict human beings, animals and/or plants. Specifically, the RNA chain terminating agents, 3'-deoxyribouracil, 3'-deoxyriboguanine and 3'-deoxyribocytosine are useful in treating RNA-replicating viral infections.

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