Islatravir/Lenacapavir - Merck Sharp & Dohme/Gilead Sciences
Alternative Names: Lenacapavir/Islatravir - Merck Sharp & Dohme; MK-8591DLatest Information Update: 05 Aug 2024
At a glance
- Originator Gilead Sciences; Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Developer Gilead Sciences
- Class Acetamides; Alkynes; Antiretrovirals; Chlorobenzenes; Fluorinated hydrocarbons; Purine nucleosides; Pyrazoles; Pyridines; Small molecules; Sulfonamides; Sulfones
- Mechanism of Action Capsid protein inhibitors; 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