Velpatasvir-d7

Velpatasvir-d7 (GS-5816-d7) is the deuterium labeled Velpatasvir. Velpatasvir (GS-5816) is a novel pan-genotypic hepatitis C virus (HCV) nonstructural protein 5A (NS5A) inhibitor with activity against genotype 1 (GT1) to GT6 HCV replicons. Velpatasvir is also a SARS-CoV 3CLpro inhibitor with an IC50 of 2.16 μM[2].

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> HCV

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> SARS-CoV

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

[2]. Lawitz EJ et al. Clinical Resistance to Velpatasvir (GS-5816), a Novel Pan-Genotypic Inhibitor of the Hepatitis C Virus NS5A Protein. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016 Aug 22;60(9):5368-78.

[3]. Qi Sun, et al. Bardoxolone and bardoxolone methyl, two Nrf2 activators in clinical trials, inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication and its 3C-like protease. Signal Transduct Target Ther. 2021 May 29;6(1):212.