Use of pyronaridine, tilorone, and quinacrine against Marburg virus and other virus infections
AssigneeCollaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsSean Ekins, Thomas R. Lane, Ana C. Puhl Rubio
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Abstract
Methods of treating or preventing diseases caused by viral infections via the administration of pyronaridine, quinacrine, and/or tilorone are described. The viral infections can be caused by viruses such as Marburg virus (MARV), Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), norovirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Nipah virus.
Claims5
A method of treating a disease caused by a Nipah virus infection in a subject in need of treatment thereof, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of pyronaridine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
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