Synthesis, Physicochemical and Pharmacokinetic Studies of Potential Prodrugs of β-L-2′-Deoxycytidine, a Selective and Specific Anti-HBV Agent
β-L-2′-Deoxycytidine (β-L-dC) is a potent, selective and specific anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) agent. To improve its oral bioavailability, several derivatives involving sugar or base acylation, as well as N4-derivatization with an N,N-(dimethyl-amino)methylene function, were synthesized. The physico...
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Published in | Antiviral chemistry & chemotherapy Vol. 15; no. 5; pp. 269 - 279 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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London, England
SAGE Publications
01.10.2004
International Medical Press Sage Publications Ltd |
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Summary: | β-L-2′-Deoxycytidine (β-L-dC) is a potent, selective and specific anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) agent. To improve its oral bioavailability, several derivatives involving sugar or base acylation, as well as N4-derivatization with an N,N-(dimethyl-amino)methylene function, were synthesized. The physicochemical characteristics (including chemical stabilities, solubilities and distribution coefficient values) and pharmacokinetics of these compounds were determined and compared with those of the parent drug, β-L-dC. Presented in part at the 14th International Conference on Antiviral Research, Seattle, Washington, USA, 8–13 April 2001. Antiviral Reseach 2001; 50:A79. |
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ISSN: | 2040-2066 0956-3202 2040-2066 |
DOI: | 10.1177/095632020401500506 |