Merimepodib
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merimepodib-200-13136479
title:
Merimepodib
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Merimepodib (VX-497) is a drug which acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, which is required for the synthesis of nucleotide bases containing guanine. This consequently inhibits synthesis of DNA and RNA, and results in antiviral and immunosuppressive effects. It progressed as far as Phase 2b human clinical trials against Hepatitis C but showed only modest benefits in comparison to existing treatments, however it continues to be researched, and also shows activit
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merimepodib
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2023-12-16T19:51:18Z
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