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Daclatasvir and Asunaprevir

Sang Gyune Kim · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Daclatasvir and Asunaprevir are direct-acting antivirals that inhibit the HCV NS5A and NS3/4A proteases, respectively.

Daclatasvir and Asunaprevir are direct-acting antivirals that inhibit the HCV NS5A and NS3/4A proteases, respectively. Used for Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, genotype 1b.

At a glance

Generic nameDaclatasvir and Asunaprevir
Also known asDaclatasvir and Asunaprevir combined treatment for 24 weeks
SponsorSang Gyune Kim
Drug classDirect-acting antiviral
TargetHCV NS5A, HCV NS3/4A protease
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Daclatasvir targets the NS5A protein, which is essential for viral replication and assembly, while Asunaprevir targets the NS3/4A protease, which is involved in the processing of viral proteins. By inhibiting these enzymes, Daclatasvir and Asunaprevir prevent the replication of the hepatitis C virus.

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Key clinical trials

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