NCIt definition : A thiazolylamide and helicase-primase enzyme inhibitor that is active against herpes
simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Pritelivir inhibits the helicase-primase
complex and prevents helicase or primase catalytic cycling of viral DNA, which interferes
with DNA replication and growth. This agent does not require activation by HSV thymidine
kinase and has a longer plasma half-life than nucleoside analogues.;