Ludwig H, Dietrich D, Emrich HM, Bode L (2002): Use of adamantane amines or structurally similar compounds for combating borna disease virus and for the prevention and treatment of affective diseases and other disorders associated with bdv infections in humans and animals
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Patents 1258 (1): No Pagination May 7, /2002/ Patent. US 6384083.

The invention concerns the use of 1-adamantane amines (amantadines) or structurally similar compounds for combating borna disease virus infections and for treating affective diseases and disorders associated with borna disease virus infections in humans and animals. The use of these substrates results in rapid and lasting elimination of the symptoms and signs and in the suppression of the virus activity.

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