BK Virus replication in vitro: limited effect of drugs interfering with viral uptake and intracellular transport.

ID: ALA1137669

Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother

Title: BK Virus replication in vitro: limited effect of drugs interfering with viral uptake and intracellular transport.

Authors: Randhawa P, Farasati NA, Huang Y.

Abstract: BK virus is an important pathogen in kidney transplant recipients. In vitro studies demonstrated slight antiviral activity for chloroquine and nystatin. A sialic acid derivative, BTB11968, was identified as a lead compound for further development.

CiteXplore: 17893158

DOI: 10.1128/aac.00843-07

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