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Letermovir (AIC246) CMV inhibitor

Cat.No.S8873

Letermovir (AIC246, MK-8228) is a novel anti-CMV compound which targets the viral terminase complex and remains active against virus resistant to DNA polymerase inhibitors.
Letermovir (AIC246) CMV inhibitor Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 572.55

Quality Control

Batch: S887301 DMSO]100 mg/mL]false]Ethanol]100 mg/mL]false]Water]Insoluble]false Purity: 99.87%
99.87

Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight 572.55 Formula

C29H28F4N4O4

Storage (From the date of receipt) 3 years -20°C powder
CAS No. 917389-32-3 -- Storage of Stock Solutions

Synonyms MK-8228 Smiles COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F)N2C(C3=C(C(=CC=C3)F)N=C2N4CCN(CC4)C5=CC(=CC=C5)OC)CC(=O)O

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Water : Insoluble

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Mechanism of Action

In vitro

AIC246 blocks viral replication without inhibiting the synthesis of progeny HCMV DNA or viral proteins. It is one of the most potent anti-HCMV agents reported to date, with a cell culture EC50 in the one-digit nanomolar range (∼5 nM) and a selectivity index exceeding 15,000[1].

In vivo

AIC246 treatment leads to a dose-dependent reduction of the HCMV titer in transplanted cells compared to that of the placebo-treated control group using the mouse xenograft model[2].

References

Clinical Trial Information

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06118515 Not yet recruiting
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
November 16 2023 Phase 1
NCT06057194 Not yet recruiting
Infections Cytomegalovirus
Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba|MERCK SHARP & DOHME DE ESPAÑA S.A.
October 2023 Phase 2
NCT05446571 Recruiting
Pregnant Women|CMV Infected Fetuses
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
October 20 2023 Phase 3
NCT06001320 Recruiting
Kidney Transplant; Complications|CMV
Virginia Commonwealth University|Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
September 25 2023 Early Phase 1
NCT05626530 Recruiting
Cytomegalovirus Infections|Infection in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients|Neutropenia|Antiviral Toxicity
Tufts Medical Center
February 2 2023 Phase 4

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