Antiviral drug compounds and composition thereof
AssigneeNational Centre for Cell Science
InventorsDebashis MITRA, Jay TRIVEDI
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical composition having antiviral effects. Over 1200 molecules were screened and 55 molecules having statistically significant anti-HIV activity were identified and selected. The compound Methotrexate (MTX-HYD) and its analogues, the combinations thereof and their combination with other anti-retrovirals were selected for repurposing the compounds as anti-HIV drugs. The present invention may further relate to pharmaceutical composition comprising compounds in combination with active drugs having anti-HIV activity.
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Methotrexate or analogue of methotrexate (MTX) or methotrexate and its analogues in combinations with other antivirals thereof for their use as antiviral agents.
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