Drugs / Merimepodib
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Merimepodib

also known as MMPD · VI-21,497 · VX-497

Small molecule targets IMPDH1 via inhibition

Developed for
chronic hepatitis C virus infection · COVID-19
Investigated by
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Trials 1 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 2 NCT00088504 Jul 2004 → Oct 2006 chronic hepatitis C virus infection Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 1 trial
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 2 NCT04410354 Comparator Jun → Dec 2020 COVID-19 ViralClear Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 8 cited values

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Known as Merimepodib ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00088504
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NCT04410354

Known as MMPD “The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of merimepodib (MMPD) oral solution when administered in combination with remdesivir in adult patients with...” NCT04410354
1

“Merimepodib (MMPD) is an orally administered, inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibitor that has shown antiviral activity in nonresponders with chronic hepatitis C (CHC)” PMID 19852040 Dec 2009

Known as VI-21,497 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL304087
Known as VX-497 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL304087
Action Inhibit “Inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase 1 inhibitor” CHEMBL304087
1

“inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibitor” PMID 19852040 Dec 2009

Modality Small molecule CHEMBL304087
Route Oral orally administered” PMID 19852040 Dec 2009
Target IMPDH1 “Inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase 1 inhibitor” CHEMBL304087