Atazanavir inhibits the cleavage of gag and gag-pol polyproteins in human immunodeficiency virus. It is absorbed and metabolized by cytochrome P450 present in the liver. It has minimal side effects and has no effect on insulin sensitivity and serum lipid profile.
Synonyms: 1,14-Dimethyl (3S,8S,9S,12S)-3,12-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-8-hydroxy-4,11-dioxo-9-(phenylmethyl)-6-[[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]methyl]-2,5,6,10,13-pentaazatetradecanedioate; BMS-232632
Molecular Formula: C38H52N6O7
Molecular Weight: 704.86
Linear Structural Formula: C38H52N6O7
MDL Number: MFCD08435966
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Atazanavir is an antiviral HIV protease inhibitor.