MK 8527
Alternative Names: MK-8527Latest Information Update: 02 Jul 2025
At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Class Antiretrovirals; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II HIV-1 infections
Most Recent Events
- 02 Jul 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase III trial for HIV-1 infections (Prevention, In adolescents, In adults, In elderly) (PO, Tablet) in July 2025 (NCT07044297)
- 17 Jun 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase I pharmacokinetic trial (PO) for in August 2025 (NCT07025551)
- 04 Jun 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme completes a phase I trial in HIV-1 infections (In volunteers) (PO) in USA (NCT06826989)