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This topic has appeared in the English Wikipedia rankings 1 time. It first appeared on 2026-07-15 and was most recently seen on 2026-07-15.
Merimepodib (VX-497) is a drug which acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, which is required for the synthesis of nucleotide bases containing guanine. This consequently inhibits synthesis of DNA and RNA, and results in antiviral and immunosuppressive effects. It progressed as far as Phase 2b human clinical trials against hepatitis C, but showed only modest benefits in comparison to existing treatments; however, it continued to be studied, and also shows activity against other viral diseases such as Zika virus and foot and mouth disease virus.
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