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US 4,315,001 AGranted
2-Deoxy glucose as an antiviral agent against herpes simplex
OwnerHerbert A. Bloughinventor
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Abstract
A method of treating herpes simplex virus by the administration of 2-deoxy-D-glucose is described. The sugar analog is effective in treating genital herpes, labial herpes, and ocular herpes.
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A method for treating herpes simplex virus infections in a human patient which comprises treating said patient with a composition comprisisng an amount of 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose which is effective against ocular herpes, labial herpes or genital herpes, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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