MK-2048

MK-2048
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(6S)-2-[(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-8-ethyl-9-hydroxy-N,6-dimethyl-1,10-dioxo-6,7-dihydropyrazino[3,4]pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridazine-4-carboxamide
Clinical data
Legal status
  • Investigational New Drug
Identifiers
ATC code None
PubChem CID 11554427
ChemSpider 25058456
ChEMBL CHEMBL1237018
Chemical data
Formula C21H21ClFN5O4
Molar mass 461.87 g/mol

MK-2048 is a second generation integrase inhibitor, intended to be used against HIV infection. It is superior to the first available integrase inhibitor, raltegravir, in that it inhibits the HIV enzyme integrase 4 times longer. It is being investigated for use as part of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).[1]

It is being developed by Merck & Co.[2]

References

  1. Keith Alcorn. Ralvetgravir shows potential for use as PrEP drug AIDSmap.com. 28 April 2009. Accessed 8 Nov 2009.
  2. Mark Mascolini. Merck Offers Unique Perspective on Second-Generation Integrase Inhibitor. 10th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy, April 15–17, 2009, Amsterdam. Accessed 8 Nov 2009.
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