| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/JP97/02310 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 3, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 3, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 3, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/01448 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 15, 1998This invention relates to novel purine derivatives of formula (I): where R2 and R9 are hydrocarbon groups, R6 is an amino group and R8 is a hydroxyl, or acyloxy group. These purine derivatives are effective at promoting secretion of interferon in patients, and can be used to treat diseases against which interferon is effective. |