Pharmacologic Substance
maribavir Audio
[ mar-i-buh-veer ]
Definitions related to maribavir:
  • A substance that blocks the ability of viruses to make new viruses and infect cells. It is being studied in the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in cancer patients who have had a donor stem cell transplant. It is a type of antiviral agent.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An orally available benzimidazole riboside compound with activity against cytomegalovirus (CMV). Maribavir is a selective ATP competitor of viral UL97 kinase, which is involved in viral nuclear maturation events, such as viral DNA assembly and movement of viral capsids from the nucleus of infected cells. Maribavir has activity against strains of CMV that are resistant to standard anti-CMV agents.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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