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HSV Treatment Readies for Approval

In COVID-19, Latest News by Precision Vaccinations

A recently published Original Article reported positive news regarding the First-in-Human clinical trials assessing Pritelivir, a Nonnucleoside Helicase-Primase Inhibitor targeting the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
As an active ingredient in a new chemical class (thiazolylamides), Pritelivir is active against both types of herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Published on March 1, 2023, a peer-reviewed study disclosed Pritelivir was evaluated in five phase 1 trials, a single-ascending-dose trial, two multiple-ascending-dose trials, and others.