BVDU 5′-Triphosphate ammonium is an antivirus agent with 5′-Triphosphate label, targeting viral DNA polymerase. BVDU 5′-Triphosphate ammonium shows excellent selectivity against varicella-zoster virus ( VZV ) and herpes simplex virus type 1 ( HSV-1 ), due to a specific phosphorylation by the virus-encoded thymidine kinase.
References:
[1]. De Clercq E. Discovery and development of BVDU (brivudin) as a therapeutic for the treatment of herpes zoster. Biochem Pharmacol. 2004 Dec 15;68(12):2301-15.
References:
[1]. De Clercq E. Discovery and development of BVDU (brivudin) as a therapeutic for the treatment of herpes zoster. Biochem Pharmacol. 2004 Dec 15;68(12):2301-15.
















