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Orally available cidofovir derivative active against smallpox.

Authors :
Bradbury, Jane
Source :
Lancet. 3/23/2002, Vol. 359 Issue 9311, p1041. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses the use of hexadecyloxy-propyl-cidofovir (HDP-cidofovir), an oral drug, against smallpox. Comparison of HDP-cidofovir to cidofovir, which must be taken intravenously, by research Karl Hostetler, including their effectiveness in treating herpesvirus; Thoughts on Tom Monath of drug company Acambis on the licensing of this drug.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
359
Issue :
9311
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6370573
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(02)08115-1