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Method for the treatment or prevention of viral infection using nucleoside analogues

US6964968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2003
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Viral infections selected from the group consisting of herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, respiratory syncytial virus and cytomegalovirus can be treated by administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein Y, Ra, and R1 are as defined herein. The compounds and salts can also be used to inhibit viral replication of these viruses in cells.

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