Nelfinavir mesylate

Description

Viracept was launched in the US as an orally-available, non-peptidic HIV protease inhibitor. It is prepared in an eight step synthesis beginning with N- (benzyloxycarbonyl)-L-serine β-lactone. The HIV protease inhibitory activity blocks the processing of gag and gagpol polyproteins that are required for viral maturation. It was discovered based on an experimentally derived 3D-structure of HIV-1 protease. Viracept has a high oral bioavailability, lacks toxicity, and has a resistance profile different from other protease inhibitors. Viracept with ziduvudine and larnivudine generated a 98% mean reduction from baseline in viral load after 24 weeks compared to ziduvudine and larnivudine alone. Viracept also had better CD4 counts and is available in adult and pediatric formulations.

The Uses of Nelfinavir mesylate

Nelfinavir Mesylate is an antiviral. HIV protease inhibitor. It is a COVID19-related research product.