What is "lasinavir"

n. A protease inhibitor.

Lasinavir ( INN, previously known as BMS-234475 and CGP-61755) is an experimental peptidomimetic protease inhibitor researched by Novartis and Bristol-Myers Squibb as a treatment for HIV infection. It was originally discovered by Novartis at Basel (Switzerland). Its investigation was terminated after Phase I on October 09, 2002.