Amprenavir

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic derivative of hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide that selectively binds to and inhibits human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease.

**Synonyms:** - 141W94 - AMPRENAVIR - Agenerase - Carbamic acid, (3-(((4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl)(2-methylpropyl)amino)-2-hydroxy-1-(- phenylmethyl)propyl)-, tetrahydro-3-furanyl ester, (3S-(3R*(1S*,2R*)))- - KVX 478 - VX 478