The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 18, 1998
Timothy N Tillman, Winter Haven, FL (US);
Daryl L Thompson, Winter Haven, FL (US);
Gordon J Rafool, Winter Haven, FL (US);
Promelas Research Corporation, Winter Haven, FL (US);
Abstract
An antiretroviral composition for inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase include a nucleoside analog containing a six-carbon levo hexose sugar, for example, L-rhamnose or L-fucose. Treatment is achieved by delivering the antiretroviral to the infected system, wherein the reverse transcription process is inhibited via steric hindrance, halting the viral RNA replication. Delivery may be accomplished by conventional methods, such as via oral dosing or injection. Additional delivery methods are also contemplated, including packaging in liposomes and protein targeting. The composition and method are also useful for inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells by halting the transcription process.