RNA synthesis, Inhibitor, Hepatitis C virus, HCV, HCV replication, HCVProtease, HCV Protease, inhibit, NucleosideAntimetabolite, Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog, Nucleoside Antimetabolite, nucleoside, 2' O Methylcytidine, 2'OMethylcytidine, 2'-O-Methylcytidine, Analog
This compound acts as a competitive inhibitor of the HCV NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, effectively blocking RNA synthesis in biochemical assays. It demonstrates antiviral activity by inhibiting hepatitis C virus RNA replication in cellular models, making it a useful tool for virology and antiviral drug discovery research.