Ganciclovir is an antiviral compound specifically used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised individuals.
| Mechanism of Action | Ganciclovir is metabolized to ganciclovir-5'-triphosphate which specifically targets CMV DNA polymerase and inhibits DNA synthesis. |
| Molecular Formula | C9H13N5O4 |
| References | Matthews, T., and R. Boehme. "Antiviral Activity and Mechanism of Action of Ganciclovir." Reviews of Infectious Diseases 3 (1988): 490-94. Nih.gov. Web. 24 Mar. 2014. |
