PF-07817883 (Ibuzatrelvir): A Second-Generation Main Protease Inhibitor with Improved Metabolic Stability | https://lnkd.in/g5SVBnBb
PF-07817883 (ibuzatrelvir) is an oral, second-generation SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor developed by Pfizer.
These efforts follow the success of Pfizer's antiviral combination drug, Paxlovid, which was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA for the treatment of COVID-19 just 17 months after its first synthesis in July 2020.
PF-07817883 was granted Fast Track designation and recently completed a Ph. II clinical trial to evaluate its safety and efficacy in outpatient adults with COVID-19 symptoms.
This article details the discovery strategy for PF-07817883, which includes addressing metabolic soft spots identified through MetID studies, recent clinical developments, reviewer commentary, and more.
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