ATC code none PubChem CID 11554427 UNII LJ8U884TM5 | CAS Number 869901-69-9 ChemSpider 25058456 Molar mass 461.87 g/mol | |
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MK-2048 is a second generation integrase inhibitor, intended to be used against HIV infection. It is superior to the first available integrase inhibitor, raltegravir, in that it inhibits the HIV enzyme integrase 4 times longer. It is being investigated for use as part of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
It is being developed by Merck & Co.
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