Thionucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase
US7323449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H19/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides thionucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such thionucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the thionucleoside compounds of the present invention.
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