Tocopherol-based antiviral agents and method of using same
AssigneesBiodor U.S. Holding, Vyrex Corporation
InventorsSheldon S. Hendler, Robert Sanchez
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Abstract
This invention relates to methods for inhibiting viral and retroviral replication and for treating viral and retroviral infections via the administration of compositions containing Vitamin E, tocopherol, or a tocopherol derivative and, more particularly, compositions containing .alpha.-tocopherol or a pharmaceutically effective prodrug thereof.
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A method for treating viral infections in a living organism infected with a virus comprising administering to said living organism an effective antiviral amount of tocopherol or a pharmaceutically effective prodrug thereof.
A method for inhibiting viral replication in a living organism exposed to a virus comprising administering to said living organism an effective antiviral amount of tocopherol or a pharmaceutically effective prodrug thereof.
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