RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
INHIBITOR OF SPHINGOSINE KINASE 2 FOR TREATING EBOLA

Abstract:

Pharmaceutical compositions showing the ability to inhibit or suppress replication of a filovirus in an individual are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are useful for treating, preventing, or reducing the spread of infections by filovirus. A method includes administering at least one agent of the present disclosure to an individual infected with or exposed to a filovirus, wherein the step of administering is carried out for a suitable time period so that the individual is treated; and determining whether the individual has been treated, wherein the step of determining includes one of measuring an inhibition in viral replication, measuring a decrease in viral load, or reducing at least one symptom associated with the filovirus.