Abstract: A method and composition for inhibiting the spread of a retrovirus such as HIV in a human cell population in which a retrovirus such as HIV is present has been found. The spread of the retrovirus is inhibited by treatment of the cells with a synergistic combination mixture of a dideoxy-ribonucleoside excluding AZT and hydroxycarbamide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 1996
Date of Patent:
April 7, 1998
Assignee:
Compagnie de Developpment Aguettant S.A.
Abstract: A method and composition for inhibiting the spread of a retrovirus such as HIV in a human cell population in which a retrovirus such as HIV is present has been found. The spread of the retrovirus is inhibited by treatment of the cells with a synergistic combination mixture of a dideoxy-ribonucleoside excluding AZT and hydroxycarbamide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 1993
Date of Patent:
May 28, 1996
Assignee:
Compagnie de Developpment Aguettant S.A.