Peptidomimetic HIV protease inhibitor. Prepn: R. D. Tung et al., WO 9405639; eidem, US 5585397 (1994, 1996 both to Vertex). Crystal structure of complex with HIV protease: E. E. Kim et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 117, 1181 (1995). Review of design strategy: M. A. Navia et al., Int. Antiviral News 3, 143-145 (1995); of pharmacology and clinical evaluation: J. C. Adkins, D. Faulds, Drugs 55, 837-842 (1998).
Antiretroviral.
HIV Protease Inhibitor; Antiretroviral; Protease Inhibitors