NCIt definition : A sialic acid-analogue neuraminidase inhibitor with antiviral activity. Administered
into the respiratory tract by aerosol inhalation, zanamivir selectively binds to and
inhibits influenza A and B virus neuraminidase-mediated cleavage of sialic acid residues
in host cell membrane-bound glycoprotein receptors for influenza viruses, preventing
the release of progeny viruses from host cell surfaces and, so, further viral replication.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to prevent and to treat influenza virus infections. It blocks
the release of the virus from infected cells. It is a type of antiviral agent.;
UNII : L6O3XI777I;
InChIKey : ARAIBEBZBOPLMB-UFGQHTETSA-N;
CAS number : 139110-80-8;
Drug name : Relenza;
Molecule name : GG 167;
Chemical formula : C12H20N4O7;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:50663;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000644781; CDR0000644783;