Inhibitors of enveloped virus infectivity
US8232240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/8139
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to treatment of infection by enveloped viruses through the use of papain-like cysteine protease inhibitors and kits thereof. Specifically, methods for treatment of filoviruses as well as other enveloped viruses such as Nipah, in particular using cathepsin inhibitors are described.
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