申请人:Diamond L. Scott
公开号:US20070203073A1
公开(公告)日:2007-08-30
The instant invention is drawn to methods useful for the treatment or the prevention of a viral infection. The methods include administering at least one compound that is an inhibitor of cathepsin L to an individual. The methods are particularly useful in individuals infected with, or at risk of infection with, SARS virus or Ebola virus. The invention also includes methods of identifying potential therapeutics for use in the methods of treatment or prevention of a viral infection.