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Antiviral activity of danoprevir (ITMN-191/RG7227) in combination with pegylated interferon α-2a and ribavirin in patients with hepatitis C.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Aug 2011
Forestier Nicole, Larrey Dominique, Marcellin Patrick, Guyader Dominique, Patat Alain, Rouzier Regine, Smith Patrick F, Qin Xiaoli, Lim Sharlene, Bradford Williamson, Porter Steven, Seiwert Scott D, Zeuzem Stefan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Current therapy options for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection genotype 1 are effective in <50%. Danoprevir (ITMN-191/RG7227) is a potent, selective, and orally active inhibitor of the HCV NS3/4A serine protease. METHODS: The safety and antiviral efficacy of danoprevir was examined over 14 days in combination with pegylated interferon α-2a (180 μg once weekly) and ribavirin...
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