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Treatment of EBV and KHSV infection and associated abnormal cellular proliferation

US9382286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2013
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for the treatment, prevention and/or prophylaxis of a host, and in particular, a human, infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is provided that includes administering an effective amount of a 5-substituted uracil nucleoside or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or excipient.

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