Tenofovir Alafenamide
Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is a prodrug of tenofovir, a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) that, after intracellular activation to tenofovir diphosphate, competitively inhibits HIV and HBV reverse transcriptase and terminates DNA chain elongation. Compared to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, TAF delivers higher intracellular concentrations of active metabolite in lymphocytes at substantially lower plasma tenofovir exposures, resulting in reduced renal and bone toxicity. It is a cornerstone of modern combination antiretroviral therapy regimens.
Molekularmasse
476,5000 g/mol
LogP
1,90
TPSA
143,00 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
CC(C)OC(=O)[C@H](C)N[P@](=O)(CO[C@H](C)Cn1cnc2c(N)ncnc21)Oc1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H29N6O5P/c1-14(2)31-21(28)16(4)26-33(29,32-17-8-6-5-7-9-17)13-30-15(3)10-27-12-25-18-19(22)23-11-24-20(18)27/h5-9,11-12,14-16H,10,13H2,1-4H3,(H,26,29)(H2,22,23,24)/t15-,16+,33+/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C21H29N6O5P
HBD / HBA
2 / 10
Rotierbare Bindungen
12
Schwere Atome
33
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is a prodrug of tenofovir, a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) that, after intracellular activation to tenofovir diphosphate, competitively inhibits HIV and HBV reverse transcriptase and terminates DNA chain elongation. Compared to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, TAF delivers higher intracellular concentrations of active metabolite in lymphocytes at substantially lower plasma tenofovir exposures, resulting in reduced renal and bone toxicity. It is a cornerstone of modern combination antiretroviral therapy regimens.
Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.
Yes, Tenofovir Alafenamide is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2107825. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 9574768. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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