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Compositions comprising IMPDH inhibitors and uses thereof for treating HCV infection

US7371372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to optimal compositions useful in treating HCV infections in humans. These compositions comprise alpha-interferon or pegylated alpha-interferon and an IMPDH inhibitor selected from VX-148 or VX-944, wherein the IMPDH inhibitor is present in an amount such that a ratio of Cavg/Cmin is between 1 to 10, wherein: The present invention also relates to methods of producing and using the optimal compositions to treat HCV infections in humans.

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