Use of cirsiliol and derivatives to treat infections
OwnerPatrick T. Prendergastinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides the use of flavin compounds such as cirsiliol, 3′,4′-diacetoxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyflavone or naringin in the treatment of infections, particularly for viral (e.g., HCV, HIV, a picornavirus genus virus or a respiratory virus) or parasite (e.g., toxoplasmosis) infections. Also provided are compositions for use in the methods.
Claims22
A method of treating a viral or parasitic infection comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising an acceptable excipient and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of cirsiliol and derivatives, salts, stereoisomers, positional isomers, metabolites, tautomers, ionized forms and solvates of cirsiliol to a subject in need of such treatment.
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