Tamiflu influenza drug molecule
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Tamiflu influenza drug molecule
Tamiflu drug molecule, computer model. Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is an anti-viral drug used to treat influenza. Atoms are colour-coded: carbon (pink), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (green), nitrogen (red), phosphorus (blue). The oseltamivir molecule (C16.H28.N2.O4) is seen with a phosphate ion (P.O4.H3, left). Tamiflu inhibits neuraminidase, a surface protein of the influenza viruses. Tamiflu is taken orally and may reduce the symptoms of an influenza infection, as well as preventing initial infections. In 2005, the drug was being stockpiled as part of preparations for a possible pandemic of avian influenza. Tamiflu is manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals
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This print showcases the intricate structure of Tamiflu, an anti-viral drug used to combat influenza. The computer-generated model vividly depicts the Tamiflu molecule, with its atoms color-coded for clarity: carbon in pink, hydrogen in grey, oxygen in green, nitrogen in red, and phosphorus in blue. Adjacent to it is a phosphate ion (P. O4. H3) on the left. Tamiflu works by inhibiting neuraminidase, a surface protein found on influenza viruses. Taken orally, this medication not only alleviates symptoms associated with flu infections but also acts as a preventive measure against initial infections. The significance of this drug became evident during the avian influenza scare of 2005 when governments stockpiled Tamiflu as part of their pandemic preparedness plans. Manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals and consisting of C16. H28. N2. O4 molecules along with a phosphate ion (P. O4. H3), Tamiflu has played a crucial role in combating potential outbreaks. This stunning visual representation combines elements from chemistry and medicine to highlight the structural complexity and pharmacological importance of Tamiflu. With its spherical illustrations representing individual atoms meticulously arranged within the molecule's framework, this artwork serves as a reminder of our ongoing battle against infectious diseases like influenza.
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