Discovery of 4′-Chloromethyl-2′-deoxy-3′,5′-di-O-isobutyryl-2′-fluorocytidine (ALS-8176), A First-in-Class RSV Polymerase Inhibitor for Treatment of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading pathogen of childhood and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. To date, ribavirin is the only approved small molecule drug, which has limited use. The only other RSV drug is palivizumab, a...