CCR5 chemokine receptor antagonist; inhibits HIV entry by blocking interaction of viral coat protein gp120 with the receptor. Prepn: M. Perros et al., WO 0190106; eidem, US 6667314 (2001, 2003 both to Pfizer); D. A. Price et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 46, 5005 (2005). Overview of structure identification and development: A. Wood, D. Armour, Prog. Med. Chem. 43, 239-271 (2005). Pharmacokinetics and metabolism in humans and animals: D. K. Walker et al., Drug Metab. Dispos. 33, 587 (2005). Clinical evaluation in HIV-1 infected patients: G. F"atkenheuer et al., Nat. Med. 11, 1170 (2005). Review: N. A. Meanwell, J. F. Kadow, Curr. Opin. Investig. Drugs 8, 669-681 (2007).
Antiretroviral.
Antiretroviral; Entry Inhibitors