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CHEMICALS SUMMARY PAGE

Enfuvirtide:

Summary Information
Classification Chemicals / Complex Chemical Agents / Type:

(This chemicals section is currently predominantly used in Wildpro to link different data types and demonstrate inter-relationships. It does not contain detailed information on the chemical itself.)
Alternative Names T-20
Notes
  • Active against HIV-1. (J549.30.w1)
  • This peptide binds to the virion and blocks binding to and therefore entry into the host cell. (B560.14.w14)
  • The drug is given subcutaneously. (B574.69.w69, J549.30.w1)
  • This peptide is problematic for large-scale manufacture and it is necessary for outpatients to mix and inject the drug themselves. (B560.14.w14)

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