Description:
Azvudine (RO 0622) is a potent HCV NS5B RNA polymerase inhibitor, inhibits HCV replication in the replicon system with IC50 of 24 nM; inhibits RNA synthesis by HCV polymerases from either HCV genotypes 1a and 1b or containing S96T or S282T point mutations (IC50=10-100 nM).
Handling:
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance,
we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one
month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at
least 1 hour.
Reference:
1. Klumpp K, et al. J Biol Chem. 2008 Jan 25;283(4):2167-75.