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ID: ALA2331182

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Title: Discovery of a small-molecule antiviral targeting the HIV-1 matrix protein.

Authors: Zentner I, Sierra LJ, Maciunas L, Vinnik A, Fedichev P, Mankowski MK, Ptak RG, Martín-García J, Cocklin S.

Abstract: Due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains and the cumulative toxicities associated with current therapies, demand remains for new inhibitors of HIV-1 replication. The HIV-1 matrix (MA) protein is an essential viral component with established roles in the assembly of the virus. Using virtual and surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-based screening, we describe the identification of the first small molecule to bind to the HIV-1 MA protein and to possess broad range anti-HIV properties.

CiteXplore: 23305922

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.11.041