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Method of treating herpes virus infections with N,N'-diacetylcystine and derivatives
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-09-16
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Granted: 1987-11-24
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Expires: 2005-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A method of treating herpes, comprising the step of applying to the herpes lesions a compound that interferes with leukotriene production, the compound being selected from the group consisting of N,N'-diacetylcystine, N-acetylhomocysteine and N-acetylcysteine.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee R. Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19; A61K31/195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating herpes lesions in humans, comprising the step of: applying to the herpes lesions a therapeutically effective amount of a compound sufficient to reduce inflammation of the lesions, the compound being selected from the group consisting of N,N'-diacetylcystine, N-acetylhomocysteine and N-acetylcysteine.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating herpes lesions in humans, comprising the step of: applying to the herpes lesions a therapeutically effective amount of a compound sufficient to reduce inflammation of the lesions, the compound being selected from the group consisting of N,N'-diacetylcystine, N-acetylhomocysteine and N-acetylcysteine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the compound is topically applied to the lesions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the compound is applied to the lesions as a 20% solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the compound is N-acetylhomocysteine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the compound is N,N'-diacetylcystine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the compound is N-acetylcysteine.
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