Zidovudine

Identification

Summary

Zidovudine is a dideoxynucleoside used in the treatment of HIV infection.

Brand Names
Combivir, Retrovir, Trizivir
Generic Name
Zidovudine
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00495
Background

A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxy group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by an azido group. This modification prevents the formation of phosphodiester linkages which are needed for the completion of nucleic acid chains. The compound is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication, acting as a chain-terminator of viral DNA during reverse transcription. It improves immunologic function, partially reverses the HIV-induced neurological dysfunction, and improves certain other clinical abnormalities associated with AIDS. Its principal toxic effect is dose-dependent suppression of bone marrow, resulting in anemia and leukopenia. [PubChem]

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 267.2413
Monoisotopic: 267.096753929
Chemical Formula
C10H13N5O4
Synonyms
  • Azidothymidine
  • AZT
  • ZDV
  • Zidovudina
  • Zidovudine
  • Zidovudinum
External IDs
  • BW-A-509U
  • BW-A509U
  • NSC-602670

Pharmacology

Indication

Used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunovirus (HIV) infections.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Used in combination to manageHiv infectionCombination Product in combination with: Lamivudine (DB00709), Abacavir (DB01048)••••••••••••
Prevention ofPerinatal hiv transmission•••••••••••••••••
Prevention ofPerinatal hiv transmission••••••••••••
Adjunct therapy in prevention ofPost exposure hiv transmission••• •••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) with activity against Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1). Zidovudine is phosphorylated to active metabolites that compete for incorporation into viral DNA. They inhibit the HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme competitively and act as a chain terminator of DNA synthesis. The lack of a 3'-OH group in the incorporated nucleoside analogue prevents the formation of the 5' to 3' phosphodiester linkage essential for DNA chain elongation, and therefore, the viral DNA growth is terminated.

Mechanism of action

Zidovudine, a structural analog of thymidine, is a prodrug that must be phosphorylated to its active 5′-triphosphate metabolite, zidovudine triphosphate (ZDV-TP). It inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) via DNA chain termination after incorporation of the nucleotide analogue. It competes with the natural substrate dGTP and incorporates itself into viral DNA. It is also a weak inhibitor of cellular DNA polymerase α and γ.

TargetActionsOrganism
AReverse transcriptase/RNaseH
inhibitor
Human immunodeficiency virus 1
UTelomerase reverse transcriptase
inhibitor
Humans
Absorption

Rapid and nearly complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration; however, because of first-pass metabolism, systemic bioavailability of zidovudine capsules and solution is approximately 65% (range, 52 to 75%). Bioavailability in neonates up to 14 days of age is approximately 89%, and it decreases to approximately 61% and 65% in neonates over 14 days of age and children 3 months to 12 years, respectively. Administration with a high-fat meal may decrease the rate and extent of absorption.

Volume of distribution

Apparent volume of distribution, HIV-infected patients, IV administration = 1.6 ± 0.6 L/kg

Protein binding

30-38%

Metabolism

Hepatic. Metabolized by glucuronide conjugation to major, inactive metabolite, 3′-azido-3′-deoxy-5′- O-beta-D-glucopyranuronosylthymidine (GZDV). UGT2B7 is the primary UGT isoform that is responsible for glucuronidation. Compared to zidovudine, GZDV's area under the curve is approximately 3-fold greater. The cytochrome P450 isozymes are responsible for the reduction of the azido moiety to form 3'-amino-3'- deoxythymidine (AMT).

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Route of elimination

As in adult patients, the major route of elimination was by metabolism to GZDV. After intravenous dosing, about 29% of the dose was excreted in the urine unchanged and about 45% of the dose was excreted as GZDV.

Half-life

Elimination half life, HIV-infected patients, IV administration = 1.1 hours (range of 0.5 - 2.9 hours)

Clearance
  • 0.65 +/- 0.29 L/hr/kg [HIV-infected, Birth to 14 Days of Age]
  • 1.14 +/- 0.24 L/hr/kg [HIV-infected, 14 Days to 3 Months of Age]
  • 1.85 +/- 0.47 L/hr/kg [HIV-infected, 3 Months to 12 Years of Age]. The transporters, ABCB1, ABCC4, ABCC5, and ABCG2 are involved with the clearance of zidovudine.
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Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include fatigue, headache, nausea, and vomiting. LD50 is 3084 mg/kg (orally in mice).

Pathways
PathwayCategory
Zidovudine Action PathwayDrug action
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Zidovudine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Zidovudine can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbciximabThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Zidovudine.
AbemaciclibAbemaciclib may decrease the excretion rate of Zidovudine which could result in a higher serum level.
AbirateroneThe metabolism of Zidovudine can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. The administration of zidovudine with food causes a 28% reduction in the Cmax but does not affect the AUC.

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Product Images
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
RetrovirCapsule100 mg/1OralViiV Healthcare Company2010-10-28Not applicableUS flag
RetrovirCapsule100 mg/1OralPhysicians Total Care, Inc.1987-06-222013-06-30US flag
RetrovirTablet, film coated300 mg/1OralGlaxosmithkline Inc1996-10-142013-03-14US flag
RetrovirInjection, solution10 mg/1mLIntravenousViiV Healthcare Company2010-11-04Not applicableUS flag
RetrovirTablet, film coated300 mg/1OralViiV Healthcare Company2010-10-282010-11-01US flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Apo-zidovudineCapsule100 mgOralApotex Corporation1992-12-31Not applicableCanada flag
Novo-azt Cap 100mgCapsule100 mgOralNovopharm Limited1992-12-312015-10-26Canada flag
ZidovudineSyrup50 mg/5mLOralEdenbridge Pharmaceuticals Llc2012-04-012017-03-31US flag
ZidovudineTablet, film coated300 mg/1Oralbryant ranch prepack2005-09-192013-01-01US flag
ZidovudineTablet, film coated300 mg/1OralDoh Central Pharmacy2009-07-01Not applicableUS flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and ZidovudineZidovudine (300 mg/1) + Abacavir sulfate (300 mg/1) + Lamivudine (150 mg/1)TabletOralLupin Pharmaceuticals2013-12-17Not applicableUS flag
Abacavir, Lamivudine and ZidovudineZidovudine (300 mg/1) + Abacavir sulfate (300 mg/1) + Lamivudine (150 mg/1)TabletOralLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2013-12-17Not applicableUS flag
ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINA/ZIDOVUDINA MYLANZidovudine (300 MG) + Abacavir (300 MG) + Lamivudine (150 MG)Tablet, coatedOralMylan S.P.A.2014-12-03Not applicableItaly flag
ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINA/ZIDOVUDINA MYLANZidovudine (300 MG) + Abacavir (300 MG) + Lamivudine (150 MG)Tablet, coatedOralMylan S.P.A.2014-12-03Not applicableItaly flag
ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINA/ZIDOVUDINA MYLANZidovudine (300 MG) + Abacavir (300 MG) + Lamivudine (150 MG)Tablet, coatedOralMylan S.P.A.2014-12-03Not applicableItaly flag

Categories

ATC Codes
J05AR04 — Zidovudine, lamivudine and abacavirJ05AF01 — ZidovudineJ05AR05 — Zidovudine, lamivudine and nevirapineJ05AR01 — Zidovudine and lamivudine
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleosides. These are compounds consisting of a pyrimidine linked to a ribose which lacks a hydroxyl group at positions 2 and 3.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Nucleosides, nucleotides, and analogues
Class
Pyrimidine nucleosides
Sub Class
Pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleosides
Direct Parent
Pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleosides
Alternative Parents
Pyrimidones / Hydroxypyrimidines / Hydropyrimidines / Tetrahydrofurans / Heteroaromatic compounds / Azo imides / Azo compounds / Oxacyclic compounds / Azacyclic compounds / Primary alcohols
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Substituents
Alcohol / Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound / Azacycle / Azo compound / Azo imide / Heteroaromatic compound / Hydrocarbon derivative / Hydropyrimidine / Hydroxypyrimidine / Organic nitrogen compound
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
azide, pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside (CHEBI:10110)
Affected organisms
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
4B9XT59T7S
CAS number
30516-87-1
InChI Key
HBOMLICNUCNMMY-XLPZGREQSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H13N5O4/c1-5-3-15(10(18)12-9(5)17)8-2-6(13-14-11)7(4-16)19-8/h3,6-8,16H,2,4H2,1H3,(H,12,17,18)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1
IUPAC Name
1-[(2R,4S,5S)-4-azido-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
SMILES
CC1=CN([C@H]2C[C@H](N=[N+]=[N-])[C@@H](CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O

References

General References
  1. De Clercq E: HIV resistance to reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Biochem Pharmacol. 1994 Jan 20;47(2):155-69. [Article]
  2. Yarchoan R, Mitsuya H, Broder S: AIDS therapies. Sci Am. 1988 Oct;259(4):110-9. [Article]
  3. Connor EM, Sperling RS, Gelber R, Kiselev P, Scott G, O'Sullivan MJ, VanDyke R, Bey M, Shearer W, Jacobson RL, et al.: Reduction of maternal-infant transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 with zidovudine treatment. Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group Protocol 076 Study Group. N Engl J Med. 1994 Nov 3;331(18):1173-80. [Article]
  4. Mitsuya H, Yarchoan R, Broder S: Molecular targets for AIDS therapy. Science. 1990 Sep 28;249(4976):1533-44. [Article]
  5. Mitsuya H, Weinhold KJ, Furman PA, St Clair MH, Lehrman SN, Gallo RC, Bolognesi D, Barry DW, Broder S: 3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine (BW A509U): an antiviral agent that inhibits the infectivity and cytopathic effect of human T-lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus in vitro. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1985 Oct;82(20):7096-100. [Article]
  6. Court MH, Krishnaswamy S, Hao Q, Duan SX, Patten CJ, Von Moltke LL, Greenblatt DJ: Evaluation of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine, morphine, and codeine as probe substrates for UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7 (UGT2B7) in human liver microsomes: specificity and influence of the UGT2B7*2 polymorphism. Drug Metab Dispos. 2003 Sep;31(9):1125-33. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014638
KEGG Drug
D00413
KEGG Compound
C07210
PubChem Compound
35370
PubChem Substance
46508240
ChemSpider
32555
BindingDB
50002692
RxNav
11413
ChEBI
10110
ChEMBL
CHEMBL129
ZINC
ZINC000003779042
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000701
PharmGKB
PA451954
PDBe Ligand
AZZ
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
PDRhealth
PDRhealth Drug Page
Wikipedia
Zidovudine
PDB Entries
2jj8 / 3b9l / 3b9m / 3bcr / 4lhm
FDA label
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Viiv healthcare co
  • Aurobindo pharma ltd inc
  • Cipla ltd
  • Pharmaforce inc
  • Aurobindo pharma ltd
  • Hetero drugs ltd unit iii
  • Matrix laboratories ltd
  • Ranbaxy laboratories ltd
  • Roxane laboratories inc
Packagers
  • Amerisource Health Services Corp.
  • Apotheca Inc.
  • A-S Medication Solutions LLC
  • Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
  • Aurolife Pharma LLC
  • Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Cardinal Health
  • Cipla Ltd.
  • DAVA Pharmaceuticals
  • Direct Dispensing Inc.
  • Dispensing Solutions
  • Diversified Healthcare Services Inc.
  • GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  • Greenstone LLC
  • H.J. Harkins Co. Inc.
  • Hetero Drugs Ltd.
  • Lake Erie Medical and Surgical Supply
  • Matrix Laboratories Ltd.
  • Murfreesboro Pharmaceutical Nursing Supply
  • Mylan
  • Neuman Distributors Inc.
  • Nucare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Pharmaceutical Utilization Management Program VA Inc.
  • Physicians Total Care Inc.
  • Prepackage Specialists
  • Prepak Systems Inc.
  • Ranbaxy Laboratories
  • Rebel Distributors Corp.
  • Redpharm Drug
  • Remedy Repack
  • Roxane Labs
  • Sandhills Packaging Inc.
  • Southwood Pharmaceuticals
  • St Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
  • Stat Rx Usa
  • Tya Pharmaceuticals
  • ViiV Healthcare ULC
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
TabletOral150.000 mg
Capsule, coatedOral100 mg
Tablet, coatedOral
Tablet, film coatedOral
TabletOral
CapsuleOral100 mg/1
Injection, solutionIntravenous10 mg/1mL
Injection, solution, concentrateIntravenous10 MG/ML
SolutionOral10 mg/1mL
SolutionOral100 MG/10ML
SyrupOral50 mg/5mL
TabletOral200 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral300 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral300 mg/1
SolutionIntravenous10 mg / mL
SyrupOral50 mg / 5 mL
TabletOral300 mg
Injection, solutionIntravenous200 mg/20ml
CapsuleOral
Capsule, liquid filledOral100 mg
Injection, solutionIntravenous
SolutionIntravenous200 mg
SyrupOral10 mg/ml
SolutionIntravenous200.000 mg
Tablet, solubleOral
SolutionOral1.000 g
TabletOral100 mg
Tablet, delayed releaseOral300 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral
SolutionOral1000.00 mg
SolutionOral1000 mg
TabletOral
SolutionOral
Capsule, coatedOral200 mg
Capsule, coatedOral300 mg
Capsule, coatedOral250 mg
SolutionOral1 g
SyrupOral1 g
SolutionOral50 mg/5mL
SyrupOral10 mg/1mL
TabletOral300 mg/1
SolutionOral50 mg / 5 mL
CapsuleOral100 mg
CapsuleOral250 mg
Tablet, coatedOral300 mg
CapsuleOral300 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Retrovir 50 mg/5ml Syrup 240ml Bottle74.11USD bottle
Retrovir 300 mg tablet9.1USD tablet
Zidovudine 300 mg tablet6.17USD tablet
Retrovir 100 mg capsule3.09USD capsule
Retrovir iv infusion vial1.61USD ml
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
CA2216634No2004-07-202016-03-28Canada flag
CA2105487No2002-09-242012-03-05Canada flag
US5905082Yes1999-05-182016-11-18US flag
US6294540Yes2001-09-252018-11-14US flag
US6417191Yes2002-07-092016-09-28US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)113-115 °CPhysProp
water solubility2.01E+004 mg/L (at 25 °C)PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE (2003)
logP0.05HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Caco2 permeability-5.16ADME Research, USCD
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility16.3 mg/mLALOGPS
logP-0.1ALOGPS
logP-0.3Chemaxon
logS-1.2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)9.96Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-3Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count6Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area108.3 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count3Chemaxon
Refractivity61.7 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability24.77 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9343
Blood Brain Barrier+0.6224
Caco-2 permeable-0.8728
P-glycoprotein substrateNon-substrate0.6959
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.9118
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8981
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.8798
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.663
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.8987
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.5329
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.9355
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9143
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9315
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9175
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.848
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9585
Ames testAMES toxic0.9107
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.7484
BiodegradationReady biodegradable0.5673
Rat acute toxicity2.0464 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.7124
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.8821
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-014i-9220000000-d55aacb79cb345dd1f0a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0190000000-46ee7eb3034a9b20706d
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0790000000-19916045eff2f2277d60
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0fk9-0900000000-836aff54cb90ce573db4
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0900000000-cb1ef888d872056bce56
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0900000000-97660ea43493fa2fa991
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-05fr-0900000000-407e81a32dbf5eb07134
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-004i-0900000000-743290b40f399a527da5
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-004i-0900000000-667b9ae1f4c499b8cef6
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-004i-0900000000-c6bf89700e58ad9aff83
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-004i-1900000000-b644d0eec4449bae7675
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-01t9-2900000000-d794028d708aa5c5d04f
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-03gi-5900000000-b2b0a6ddec7e2e91e8c4
1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-172.21792
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-168.7114397
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-159.64153
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+170.90602
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+166.6034752
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+161.99953
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+172.10552
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+177.2637791
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+168.76201
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Human immunodeficiency virus 1
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Rna-dna hybrid ribonuclease activity
Specific Function
Not Available
Gene Name
pol
Uniprot ID
Q72547
Uniprot Name
Reverse transcriptase/RNaseH
Molecular Weight
65223.615 Da
References
  1. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. [Article]
  2. Barry M, Gibbons S, Back D, Mulcahy F: Protease inhibitors in patients with HIV disease. Clinically important pharmacokinetic considerations. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1997 Mar;32(3):194-209. [Article]
  3. De Clercq E: Antiretroviral drugs. Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2010 Oct;10(5):507-15. doi: 10.1016/j.coph.2010.04.011. Epub 2010 May 12. [Article]
  4. De Clercq E: Emerging anti-HIV drugs. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2005 May;10(2):241-73. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Trna binding
Specific Function
Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein enzyme essential for the replication of chromosome termini in most eukaryotes. Active in progenitor and cancer cells. Inactive, or very low activity, in normal som...
Gene Name
TERT
Uniprot ID
O14746
Uniprot Name
Telomerase reverse transcriptase
Molecular Weight
126995.435 Da
References
  1. Leeansyah E, Cameron PU, Solomon A, Tennakoon S, Velayudham P, Gouillou M, Spelman T, Hearps A, Fairley C, Smit de V, Pierce AB, Armishaw J, Crowe SM, Cooper DA, Koelsch KK, Liu JP, Chuah J, Lewin SR: Inhibition of telomerase activity by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) nucleos(t)ide reverse transcriptase inhibitors: a potential factor contributing to HIV-associated accelerated aging. J Infect Dis. 2013 Apr;207(7):1157-65. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jit006. Epub 2013 Jan 9. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Exhibits a high coumarin 7-hydroxylase activity. Can act in the hydroxylation of the anti-cancer drugs cyclophosphamide and ifosphamide. Competent in the metabolic activation of aflatoxin B1. Const...
Gene Name
CYP2A6
Uniprot ID
P11509
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2A6
Molecular Weight
56501.005 Da
References
  1. Fayz S, Inaba T: Zidovudine azido-reductase in human liver microsomes: activation by ethacrynic acid, dipyridamole, and indomethacin and inhibition by human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitors. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1998 Jul;42(7):1654-8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID
P11712
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C9
Molecular Weight
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Rendic S: Summary of information on human CYP enzymes: human P450 metabolism data. Drug Metab Rev. 2002 Feb-May;34(1-2):83-448. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Gallicano KD, Sahai J, Shukla VK, Seguin I, Pakuts A, Kwok D, Foster BC, Cameron DW: Induction of zidovudine glucuronidation and amination pathways by rifampicin in HIV-infected patients. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1999 Aug;48(2):168-79. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.1999.00987.x. [Article]
  2. PharmGKB: Zidovudine Pathway, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics Overview [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Not Available
Gene Name
TK1
Uniprot ID
P04183
Uniprot Name
Thymidine kinase, cytosolic
Molecular Weight
25468.455 Da
References
  1. Furman PA, Fyfe JA, St Clair MH, Weinhold K, Rideout JL, Freeman GA, Lehrman SN, Bolognesi DP, Broder S, Mitsuya H, et al.: Phosphorylation of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine and selective interaction of the 5'-triphosphate with human immunodeficiency virus reverse transcriptase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1986 Nov;83(21):8333-7. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Glucuronosyltransferase activity
Specific Function
UDPGT is of major importance in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds.Its unique specificity for 3,4-catechol estrogens and estriol su...
Gene Name
UGT2B7
Uniprot ID
P16662
Uniprot Name
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7
Molecular Weight
60694.12 Da
References
  1. Court MH, Krishnaswamy S, Hao Q, Duan SX, Patten CJ, Von Moltke LL, Greenblatt DJ: Evaluation of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine, morphine, and codeine as probe substrates for UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7 (UGT2B7) in human liver microsomes: specificity and influence of the UGT2B7*2 polymorphism. Drug Metab Dispos. 2003 Sep;31(9):1125-33. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
Inducer
General Function
Steroid binding
Specific Function
UDPGT is of major importance in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. This isoform glucuronidates bilirubin IX-alpha to form both the...
Gene Name
UGT1A1
Uniprot ID
P22309
Uniprot Name
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1
Molecular Weight
59590.91 Da
References
  1. Williams JA, Hyland R, Jones BC, Smith DA, Hurst S, Goosen TC, Peterkin V, Koup JR, Ball SE: Drug-drug interactions for UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates: a pharmacokinetic explanation for typically observed low exposure (AUCi/AUC) ratios. Drug Metab Dispos. 2004 Nov;32(11):1201-8. doi: 10.1124/dmd.104.000794. Epub 2004 Aug 10. [Article]

Carriers

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
General Function
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function
Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
Gene Name
ALB
Uniprot ID
P02768
Uniprot Name
Serum albumin
Molecular Weight
69365.94 Da
References
  1. Quevedo MA, Moroni GN, Brinon MC: Human serum albumin binding of novel antiretroviral nucleoside derivatives of AZT. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2001 Nov 9;288(4):954-60. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Quaternary ammonium group transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates tubular uptake of organic compounds from circulation. Mediates the influx of agmatine, dopamine, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), serotonin, choline, famotidine, ranitidine, histamin, creat...
Gene Name
SLC22A2
Uniprot ID
O15244
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 2
Molecular Weight
62579.99 Da
References
  1. Urakami Y, Akazawa M, Saito H, Okuda M, Inui K: cDNA cloning, functional characterization, and tissue distribution of an alternatively spliced variant of organic cation transporter hOCT2 predominantly expressed in the human kidney. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2002 Jul;13(7):1703-10. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Involved in the renal elimination of endogenous and exogenous organic anions. Functions as organic anion exchanger when the uptake of one molecule of organic anion is coupled with an efflux of one ...
Gene Name
SLC22A6
Uniprot ID
Q4U2R8
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 6
Molecular Weight
61815.78 Da
References
  1. Worner P, Brossmer R: Platelet aggregation and the release induced by inophores for divalent cations. Thromb Res. 1975 Apr;6(4):295-305. [Article]
  2. Takeda M, Khamdang S, Narikawa S, Kimura H, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto T, Cha SH, Sekine T, Endou H: Human organic anion transporters and human organic cation transporters mediate renal antiviral transport. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Mar;300(3):918-24. [Article]
  3. VanWert AL, Gionfriddo MR, Sweet DH: Organic anion transporters: discovery, pharmacology, regulation and roles in pathophysiology. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2010 Jan;31(1):1-71. doi: 10.1002/bdd.693. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates sodium-independent multispecific organic anion transport. Transport of prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin F2, tetracycline, bumetanide, estrone sulfate, glutarate, dehydroepiandrosterone sulf...
Gene Name
SLC22A7
Uniprot ID
Q9Y694
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 7
Molecular Weight
60025.025 Da
References
  1. Takeda M, Khamdang S, Narikawa S, Kimura H, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto T, Cha SH, Sekine T, Endou H: Human organic anion transporters and human organic cation transporters mediate renal antiviral transport. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Mar;300(3):918-24. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Plays an important role in the excretion/detoxification of endogenous and exogenous organic anions, especially from the brain and kidney. Involved in the transport basolateral of steviol, fexofenad...
Gene Name
SLC22A8
Uniprot ID
Q8TCC7
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 8
Molecular Weight
59855.585 Da
References
  1. Takeda M, Khamdang S, Narikawa S, Kimura H, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto T, Cha SH, Sekine T, Endou H: Human organic anion transporters and human organic cation transporters mediate renal antiviral transport. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Mar;300(3):918-24. [Article]
  2. VanWert AL, Gionfriddo MR, Sweet DH: Organic anion transporters: discovery, pharmacology, regulation and roles in pathophysiology. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2010 Jan;31(1):1-71. doi: 10.1002/bdd.693. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates saturable uptake of estrone sulfate, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and related compounds.
Gene Name
SLC22A11
Uniprot ID
Q9NSA0
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 11
Molecular Weight
59970.945 Da
References
  1. Takeda M, Khamdang S, Narikawa S, Kimura H, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto T, Cha SH, Sekine T, Endou H: Human organic anion transporters and human organic cation transporters mediate renal antiviral transport. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Mar;300(3):918-24. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Pyrimidine- and adenine-specific:sodium symporter activity
Specific Function
Sodium-dependent and pyrimidine-selective. Exhibits the transport characteristics of the nucleoside transport system cit or N2 subtype (N2/cit) (selective for pyrimidine nucleosides and adenosine)....
Gene Name
SLC28A1
Uniprot ID
O00337
Uniprot Name
Sodium/nucleoside cotransporter 1
Molecular Weight
71583.18 Da
References
  1. Cano-Soldado P, Lorrayoz IM, Molina-Arcas M, Casado FJ, Martinez-Picado J, Lostao MP, Pastor-Anglada M: Interaction of nucleoside inhibitors of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase with the concentrative nucleoside transporter-1 (SLC28A1). Antivir Ther. 2004 Dec;9(6):993-1002. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Nucleoside transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates equilibrative transport of purine, pyrimidine nucleosides and the purine base hypoxanthine. Very less sensitive than SLC29A1 to inhibition by nitrobenzylthioinosine (NBMPR), dipyridamole, ...
Gene Name
SLC29A2
Uniprot ID
Q14542
Uniprot Name
Equilibrative nucleoside transporter 2
Molecular Weight
50112.335 Da
References
  1. Yao SY, Ng AM, Sundaram M, Cass CE, Baldwin SA, Young JD: Transport of antiviral 3'-deoxy-nucleoside drugs by recombinant human and rat equilibrative, nitrobenzylthioinosine (NBMPR)-insensitive (ENT2) nucleoside transporter proteins produced in Xenopus oocytes. Mol Membr Biol. 2001 Apr-Jun;18(2):161-7. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Anderson PL, Lamba J, Aquilante CL, Schuetz E, Fletcher CV: Pharmacogenetic characteristics of indinavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine therapy in HIV-infected adults: a pilot study. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Aug 1;42(4):441-9. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Atpase activity, coupled to transmembrane movement of substances
Specific Function
May be an organic anion pump relevant to cellular detoxification.
Gene Name
ABCC4
Uniprot ID
O15439
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance-associated protein 4
Molecular Weight
149525.33 Da
References
  1. Abla N, Chinn LW, Nakamura T, Liu L, Huang CC, Johns SJ, Kawamoto M, Stryke D, Taylor TR, Ferrin TE, Giacomini KM, Kroetz DL: The human multidrug resistance protein 4 (MRP4, ABCC4): functional analysis of a highly polymorphic gene. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2008 Jun;325(3):859-68. doi: 10.1124/jpet.108.136523. Epub 2008 Mar 25. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Acts as a multispecific organic anion pump which can transport nucleotide analogs.
Gene Name
ABCC5
Uniprot ID
O15440
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance-associated protein 5
Molecular Weight
160658.8 Da
References
  1. Jorajuria S, Dereuddre-Bosquet N, Becher F, Martin S, Porcheray F, Garrigues A, Mabondzo A, Benech H, Grassi J, Orlowski S, Dormont D, Clayette P: ATP binding cassette multidrug transporters limit the anti-HIV activity of zidovudine and indinavir in infected human macrophages. Antivir Ther. 2004 Aug;9(4):519-28. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
High-capacity urate exporter functioning in both renal and extrarenal urate excretion. Plays a role in porphyrin homeostasis as it is able to mediates the export of protoporhyrin IX (PPIX) both fro...
Gene Name
ABCG2
Uniprot ID
Q9UNQ0
Uniprot Name
ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2
Molecular Weight
72313.47 Da
References
  1. Pan G, Giri N, Elmquist WF: Abcg2/Bcrp1 mediates the polarized transport of antiretroviral nucleosides abacavir and zidovudine. Drug Metab Dispos. 2007 Jul;35(7):1165-73. Epub 2007 Apr 16. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at March 18, 2024 16:48