Patents Assigned to Viratek, Inc.
  • Treatment of malignant tumors with 2-(.beta.-D-ribofuranosylthiazole-4-carboxamide related compounds
    Patent number: 4680285
    Abstract: The compound 2-.beta.-D-ribofuranosylthiazole-4-carboxamide is used to treat malignant tumors in warm blooded animals. Esters of this compound such as 2-(2,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide and 2-(5-O-phosphoryl-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide are also useful for treating tumors in warm blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Viratek, Inc.
    Inventor: Roland K. Robins