Chemistry:Sovaprevir

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Short description: Chemical compound
Sovaprevir
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Other namesACH-1625
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  • Investigational
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FormulaC43H53N5O8S
Molar mass799.98 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Sovaprevir (codenamed ACH-1625) is an experimental drug designed to treat the hepatitis C virus. It is under development by Achillion Pharmaceuticals. It acts as a NS3/4A inhibitor.[1] Sovaprevir received fast track status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012.[2]

References

  1. "Current race in the development of DAAs (direct-acting antivirals) against HCV". Biochemical Pharmacology 89 (4): 441–52. June 2014. doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2014.04.005. PMID 24735613. 
  2. "Sovaprevir HCV NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor". Achillion. http://www.achillion.com/sovaprevir_ACH1625. 

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