Effect of ribavirin on zidovudine efficacy and toxicity in vitro: A concentration-dependent interaction

Zidovudine (ZDV) is converted to its active triphosphate (ZDVTP) by intracellular kinases, The intermediate ZDV monophosphate (ZDVMP) is believed to play a major role in ZDV toxicity. Manipulation of ZDV phosphorylation is a possible therapeutic strategy for altering the risk-benefit ratio, Here we...

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Main Authors: Sim, S.M., Hoggard, P.G., Sales, S.D., Phiboonbanakit, D., Hart, C.A., Back, D.J.
Format: Article
Published: 1998
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/7692/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9870320
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