Pharmasset Reports Positive Preliminary Antiviral Data With PSI-7851 for the Treatment of Hepatitis C
... more potent than Pharmasset's first generation
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, RG7128 (formerly known as ... toxicities that may be associated with some
nucleoside analogs. Like RG7128, PSI-7851 has demonstrated ... clinical-stage product candidates. RG7128, a
nucleoside analog for chronic HCV infections, is in a Phase ...
Ground-Breaking Combination of All-Oral Agents Demonstrates Potential as Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen
... of R7227, protease inhibitor, and R7128,
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, shows significant potency ... of an oral protease inhibitor and an oral
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor resulted in significant HCV ... protease inhibitor, with InterMune, and R7128, a
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, with Pharmasset.
...
Roche and Pharmasset Initiate Phase IIb Clinical Trial of R7128, Most Advanced Nucleoside Polymerase Inhibitor in Development for Chronic Hepatitis C
... has been dosed in a Phase IIb study of R7128, the
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor most advanced in development ... support the efficacy and safety of R7128, and
nucleoside polymerase inhibitors as a class," said Michelle ... Pharmasset's Chief Medical Officer. "We believe
nucleoside inhibitors have a number of advantages over other ...
Pharmasset Initiates First Time in Human Study of PSI-7851 for the Treatment of Hepatitis C (HCV)
...
About PSI-7851
PSI-7851 is a uridine
nucleoside analog currently in developed for the treatment ... metabolite of Pharmasset's first generation
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, R7128. In vitro studies ... toxicities that may be associated with some
nucleoside analogs. The half-life of the triphosphate in ...
Pharmasset Receives Notice of Allowance
... No.
10/828,753 titled, "Modified Fluorinated
nucleoside Analogues," covering
the composition of matter of ... property
rights in our growing pipeline of HCV
nucleoside polymerase inhibitors,"
stated Schaefer Price, ... is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of
HCV RNA polymerase. A prodrug ...
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Preclinical Data on HCV Programs at The Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
... this week in Milan, Italy.
Second-Generation
nucleoside Polymerase Inhibitor Program
IDX184 is a ... potency than the first-generation HCV
nucleoside clinical drug
candidates currently in ... "The preclinical profiles emerging in our HCV
nucleoside and protease
inhibitor programs are very ...
Schering-Plough Initiates Phase II Study With Vicriviroc in Treatment-Naive HIV-Infected Patients
... Risk of Toxicity Associated with
nucleoside Class of HIV Drugs
KENILWORTH, N.J., April 15 ... Truvada is a combination
product in the
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class.
... 356: 1723-35. 9 The DAD study group. Use of
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and risk of ...
Pharmasset Announces R7128 Achieves 85% Rapid Virologic Response in a 4-week Combination Study for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
... R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a
cytidine
nucleoside analogue polymerase inhibitor of HCV that is ... that there
appear to be certain synergies between
nucleoside polymerase inhibitors and
the standard of care ... is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of
HCV RNA polymerase. A prodrug ...
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Hepatitis C Pipeline at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
... in San Francisco, CA.
Second-Generation
nucleoside Polymerase Inhibitor Program
Idenix's preclinical HCV
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor program
comprises two novel ... technology, which delivers
high levels of
nucleoside triphosphate in the liver, potentially ...
Pharmasset Announces Clevudine and R7128 Presentations at HEP-DART
... of
our knowledge, this is the first example of a
nucleoside analog
triphosphate showing non-competitive inhibition.
Potent Antiviral Activity of the
nucleoside HCV Inhibitor, R7128, in
Prior IFN ... early evidence of high genetic barrier
for
nucleoside inhibitors of NS5B polymerase. The safety and ...
R7128 Demonstrates Safety and Potent Antiviral Activity in HCV-Infected Patients
... R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, an oral cytidine
nucleoside analog
polymerase inhibitor of HCV that is being ... antiviral drug combinations, and
nucleoside polymerase
inhibitors such as R7128 could improve ... potent antiviral activity of any
investigational
nucleoside HCV polymerase inhibitor to date in ...
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Successfully Completes Proof-of-Concept Study of IDX184 for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
... liver-targeting technology. This technology enables the delivery of
nucleoside monophosphate to the liver, leading to the formation of high levels of
nucleoside triphosphate, potentially maximizing drug efficacy and limiting systemic ...
Thiarabine Demonstrates a Reduction of Both Inflammatory and Erosive Disease Parameters in Rheumatoid Arthritis
... for rheumatoid arthritis as well."
Thiarabine is a next generation
nucleoside analogue that Access has licensed from Southern Research. It has been in ... and is targeted to breast cancer; and Thiarabine , a new generation
nucleoside analog which has demonstrated both pre-clinical and clinical activity in ...
Access Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Thiarabine Combination Data
... download from the journal's website.
"Thiarabine is a next generation
nucleoside analogue, licensed by Access from Southern Research Institute ," stated ... factor and is targeted to breast cancer. Thiarabine is a new generation
nucleoside analog which has demonstrated both pre-clinical and clinical activity in ...
ANA598 Demonstrates Potent Antiviral Activity at all Dose Levels in Completed Phase Ib Study in Hepatitis C Patients
... of ANA598 with interferon-alpha, the protease inhibitor telaprevir and the
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor PSI-6130 are synergistic. These studies also show ... to other classes of direct antivirals, including protease inhibitors,
nucleoside inhibitors, and non-nucleosides that, through virtue of binding at a ...
Pharmasset Reports Fiscal Year End 2008 Financial Results
... progress with our hepatitis C
virus (HCV) programs. R7128, our lead HCV
nucleoside inhibitor, completed 28
day clinical studies in both treatment naive and ... treatment. These efforts provide the groundwork for our next
generation of
nucleoside and nucleotide inhibitors, such as PSI-7851, that
hold the potential for ...
Anadys Pharmaceuticals Announces Single Dose Safety and Pharmacokinetics Results for ANA598 in Healthy Volunteers
... 31 - November 4. ANA598 is the Company's investigational
hepatitis C non-
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor.
ANA598 Phase I Study Results
In the Phase I ... with interferon-alpha,
the protease inhibitor telaprevir (VX-950), and the
nucleoside polymerase
inhibitor PSI-6130 (the active agent of R7128). These studies ...
Analysis of Long-Term Vicriviroc Data Provides Evidence of Sustained Viral Suppression, Increased CD4 Cell Counts and Tolerability in Treatment-Experienced HIV-Infected Patients
... This approach represents a potential
opportunity to preserve
nucleoside and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitors (NRTIs, NNRTIs), ... N Engl J Med 2007; 356: 1723-35.
(10) The DAD study group. Use of
nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitors and risk of myocardial infarction in ...
Anadys Pharmaceuticals Announces Successful Outcome of ANA598 Healthy Volunteer Study and Finalization of Study Design for Phase Ib Trial in HCV Patients
... to other classes of direct
antivirals, including protease inhibitors,
nucleoside inhibitors and
non-nucleosides that bind at the thumb site. In addition, ... interferon-alpha, a representative protease inhibitor and a
representative
nucleoside polymerase inhibitor.
About ANA598
Preclinical evaluation of ANA598 ...
Pharmasset Reports Preliminary Results of a 4-week Combination Study of R7128 for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
... hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1. R7128, a
prodrug of PSI-6130, is a
nucleoside analogue polymerase inhibitor of HCV
that is being developed in ... of chronic HCV infection.
R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of
HCV RNA polymerase. A prodrug is a chemically modified ...
Pharmasset Nominates PSI-7851 as a Lead Development Candidate for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
... approximately 15- to 20-fold greater than the in vitro
potency of R7128, a
nucleoside analog polymerase inhibitor of HCV that
Pharmasset is developing through ... or other cellular toxicities that may be
associated with some
nucleoside analogs. The half-life of the triphosphate
in primary human hepatocytes is ...
Pharmasset Commences Dosing R7128 Cohorts 3 and 4 for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
... 2 or 3 patients, this would
demonstrate a distinct clinical attribute of
nucleoside polymerase
inhibitors."
Please see http://www.clinicaltrials.gov or ... of chronic HCV infection.
R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of
HCV RNA polymerase. A prodrug is a chemically modified ...
Pharmasset Presents Results of 4-Week Combination Study of R7128 for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
... hepatitis C virus (HCV)
genotype 1. R7128, a prodrug of PSI-6130, is a
nucleoside analogue
polymerase inhibitor of HCV that is being developed through ... of chronic HCV infection.
R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of
HCV RNA polymerase. A prodrug is a chemically modified ...
Pharmasset Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2008 Financial Results
... for the treatment of HCV. -- Discovered a new series of proprietary
nucleoside analogs that have demonstrated potent anti-HCV activity.
... activities. -- Conducting preclinical studies of a proprietary anti-HCV
nucleoside analog to support first-in-human clinical trials, once a lead ...
Pharmasset Presents R7128 Phase 1 Single Ascending Dose Study in Healthy Volunteers
... in Glasgow, Scotland. R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-
6130, an oral cytidine
nucleoside analog polymerase inhibitor of hepatitis
C virus (HCV) that is being ... demonstrated potency in preclinical
studies. PSI-6130 is a pyrimidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of HCV RNA
polymerase, an enzyme that is necessary for ...
Access Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on ProLindac Clinical Development Program
... a humanized monoclonal antibody which acts as an anti-angiogenesis factor and is targeted to breast cancer; and Thiarabine , a new generation
nucleoside analog which has demonstrated both pre-clinical and clinical activity in certain cancers. For additional information on Access Pharmaceuticals, ...
Schering-Plough Expands Vicriviroc Phase II Study in Treatment-Naive Patients With HIV
... study group. Class of antiretroviral drugs and the risk of myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med 2007; 356: 1723-35.
7 The DAD study group. Use of
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and risk of myocardial infarction in HIV-infected patients enrolled in the DAD study: a multi-cohort collaboration. ...
Pharmasset to Present at Goldman Sachs and Needham Healthcare Conferences
... of compounds which act to inhibit the enzymes required for viral replication. We currently have three clinical-stage product candidates: R7128, a
nucleoside analog for chronic HCV infections, has initiated a Phase 2b clinical trial in combination with Pegasys plus Copegus through a strategic collaboration ...
TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc. Announces Supply Agreement With Osmetech Molecular Diagnostics
... said TriLink CEO, Dr. Richard Hogrefe.
About TriLink
TriLink Biotechnologies, Inc. manufactures custom oligonucleotides, modified
nucleoside triphosphates and CleanAmp(TM) PCR products for the diagnostic and OEM markets. In addition, custom chemistry, contract research services and ISO/QSR ...
TriLink Launches CleanAmp(TM) dNTPs for Hot Start PCR
... compared to the modified enzymes available on the market."
About TriLink
TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc. manufactures custom oligonucleotides,
nucleoside triphosphates and CleanAmp(TM) Products for research and diagnostic laboratories. In addition, custom chemistry, contract research services and GMP ...
Pharmasset Voluntarily Halts Clinical Studies with Clevudine in Hepatitis B Infected Patients
... to infection with e-antigen positive hepatitis B virus (QUASH 305) or e-antigen positive (QUASH 306) who have never been treated with drugs of the
nucleoside class. The primary objective of the studies are to assess the effect of clevudine on reducing levels of virus in the blood and normalization of liver ...
Access Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive ProLindac(TM) Phase 2 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Results
... proprietary SEPA polymer technology, for the treatment of onychomycosis, a condition commonly known as nail fungus. Thiarabine is a new generation
nucleoside analog which has demonstrated both pre-clinical and clinical activity in certain cancers. For additional information on Access Pharmaceuticals, ...
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Initiates Proof-of-Concept Study of IDX184 for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
... oral nucleotide prodrug candidate based on Idenix's proprietary liver-targeting technology. This technology enables the delivery of high levels of
nucleoside triphosphate in the liver, potentially maximizing drug efficacy and limiting systemic side effects. In HCV genotype-1 infected chimpanzees, ...
Roche, InterMune and Pharmasset Announce Initiation of INFORM-1, the First Dual-Combination Clinical Trial with Oral Antivirals in Hepatitis C
... currently not on treatment."
About R7128
R7128, being developed for the treatment of chronic HCV infection, is a
pro-drug of PSI-6130, a cytidine
nucleoside analog inhibitor of HCV RNA
polymerase. A pro-drug is a chemically modified form of a molecule designed
to enhance the absorption, distribution and ...
Pooled-Analysis of 54 Clinical Studies Shows No Increased Risk of Heart Attack With Abacavir Therapy
... minimize
all modifiable risk factors (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes
mellitus, and smoking).
About Abacavir
Abacavir sulfate is a
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor with a
proven safety and efficacy profile as part of an HIV treatment regimen.
Abacavir is a key component in ...
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Advances HCV Discovery Program to Clinic
... in both in vitro and in vivo preclinical models.
Pre-clinical testing suggests that this technology enables the delivery of
high levels of active
nucleoside triphosphate into the liver, the site of
primary HCV infection. In HCV genotype-1 infected chimpanzees, once-daily
oral administration of 10 mg/kg of ...
Pharmasset Announces Initiation of Combination Study of Clevudine and Viread(R) for HBV by French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis (ANRS)
... virologic response (SVR) after being off of therapy
for 24 weeks, the primary endpoint of the study.
Clevudine is an oral, once-daily pyrimidine
nucleoside analog that has
been evaluated in 18 clinical trials in more than 800 individuals. Phase 3
studies are currently being conducted in approximately 140 ...
Ardea Biosciences Appoints John W. Beck Chief Financial Officer, Announces Clinical Development Progress and Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
... development
pipeline in all three therapeutic areas of focus, including:
-- Announced positive preliminary results for RDEA806, our lead non-
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), in a Phase 2a monotherapy study in patients with human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV), demonstrating ...
Anadys Pharmaceuticals Presents Data on ANA598, a Non-Nucleoside Inhibitor of the HCV Polymerase, at the 21st International Conference on Antiviral Research
... number of replicon mutations known to confer resistance to other
anti-HCV agents currently in clinical development, including protease
inhibitors and
nucleoside polymerase inhibitors. This data confirms the
broad potential utility of ANA598 to be used in combination with multiple
other anti-HCV agents, ...
ANX-201 Demonstrates a Unique Resistance Profile in Preclinical Tests
... Alberta on March
30, 2008. The preclinical results demonstrate a unique resistance profile
for ANX-201 and suggest suppression of resistance to
nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), a commonly used class of drugs to treat
HIV. The HIV Pathogenesis Conference is part of the Keystone ...