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lamivudine + ursolic acid

Development stage
Preclinical
Modality
Small Molecules, Lipid-based Nanoparticles → Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems
Administration
Oral, Intravenous
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Overview

LMX is an experimental codrug and liposomal formulation that combines the antiviral nucleoside analog lamivudine with the pentacyclic triterpenoid ursolic acid. It is designed for the treatment of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection, aiming to provide a dual therapeutic effect: lamivudine acts as a potent inhibitor of HBV DNA polymerase/reverse transcriptase to suppress viral replication, while ursolic acid provides hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory benefits to mitigate acute liver injury. The compound is typically formulated in liposomal preparations to enhance the bioavailability and liver-targeting efficiency of the two active moieties. Research has explored its administration via both oral and intravenous routes to optimize therapeutic outcomes in chronic hepatitis B management.

Other names
Lamivudine-ursolic acid codrugLMX liposomes
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Targets

HBV Pol (Hepatitis B virus polymerase)

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