| 摘要 |
PURPOSE:An interferon inducer having a low molecular weight and low toxicity, comprising a specific organogermanium compound. CONSTITUTION:An inducer comprising an organogermanium compound of the formula (X is -OH, -NH2, or -O-alkyl) e.g. carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide, with very low toxicity. For example, LD50 values per Kg by oral administration are 6300mg for mice, 10g or more for rats, and even by intravenous injection 1000mg or more which is the maximum amount physically administrable for both mice and rats. The compound produces immunity interferon in animals and men, and is useful as an antiviral and anticancer agent.
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