Discovery and development of antiviral drugs for biodefense: experience of a small biotechnology company.

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Published in Antiviral Res on August 15, 2007

Authors

Tove C Bolken1, Dennis E Hruby

Author Affiliations

1: SIGA Technologies, Inc., 4575 SW Research Way Suite 230, Corvallis, OR 97333, United States.

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