Use of a composition containing organic germanium for treating AIDS and in the production of interferon.

摘要

An organic germanium compound is used of the formula: ( @GeCH2CH2COOH)nO1.5n wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2 or more which is in the form of white needle crystals, and has a solubility of 1.570/100 ml in water at 25 DEG C and exhibits a melting (decomposition) point of 240 DEG C: this is known to be used against various diseases. Now it is used to enhance the production of interferon by injection into the blood of a mammal with an interferon producer (e.g. bacterial component) in a composition with the compound or separately in the blood. It is also used in a composition for oral or nasal administration, preferably with an activating carrier such as a saccharide, a polymer or an interferon producer, for the treatment of AIDS.