Remofovir mesylate: a prodrug of PMEA with improved liver-targeting and safety in rats and monkeys.

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Published in Antivir Chem Chemother on November 01, 2004

Authors

Chin-Chung Lin1, Li-Tain Yeh, Domenico Vitarella, Zhi Hong, Mark D Erion

Author Affiliations

1: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Costa Mesa, Calif., USA. cclin@valeant.com

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