Use of N-alkyl derivatives of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US94/14548 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 11, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 11, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 23, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/19172 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 20, 1995A method is disclosed for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections which comprises administering to the infected host an N-alkyl derivative of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol in which the alkyl group contains from 3 to 6 carbon atoms.