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Zanamivir-Cholesterol Conjugate: A Long-Acting Neuraminidase Inhibitor with Potent Efficacy against Drug-Resistant Influenza Viruses.
Journal of medicinal chemistry - 9 Dec 2021
Lv Xun, Wang Pengfei, Li Chenning, Cheng Shuihong, Bi Yuhai, Li Xuebing
Abstract excerpt
Antiviral therapy of influenza virus infections depends heavily on two viral neuraminidase (NA) inhibitors, oseltamivir (OSV) and zanamivir (ZNV). The efficacy of OSV is challenged by the development of viral resistance, while the clinical use of ZNV is limited by its poor pharmacokinetic profile and requirement for twice-daily intranasal administration. We have developed a novel NA inhibitor by conjugating ZNV...
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