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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2003
Richard Storer, Folkstone, GB;
Gilles Gosselin, Monpellier, FR;
Jean-pierre Sommadossi, Cambridge, MA (US);
Paola Lacolla, Cagliari, IT;
Richard Storer, Folkstone, GB;
Gilles Gosselin, Monpellier, FR;
Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Cambridge, MA (US);
Paola LaColla, Cagliari, IT;
Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cambridge, MA (US);
University of Cagliari, Cagliari, IT;
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, FR;
L'Universite Montfellier II, Montfellier, FR;
Abstract
2' and/or 3′ prodrugs of 1′, 2′, 3′ or 4′-branched nucleosides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives are described. These prodrugs are useful in the prevention and treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infection, and other related conditions. Compounds and compositions of the prodrugs of the present invention are described. Methods and uses are also provided that include the administration of an effective amount of the prodrugs of the present invention, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives. These drugs may optionally be administered in combination or alteration with further anti-viral agents to prevent or treat Flaviviridae infections and other related conditions.