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Inhibitors of enveloped virus infectivity

US8232240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2006
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2026

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  • 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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