Broad-spectrum anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) potential of a peptide HIV type 1 entry inhibitor

J Virol. 2007 Apr;81(7):3645-8. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01778-06. Epub 2007 Jan 24.

Abstract

The AIDS epidemic continues to spread at an alarming rate worldwide, especially in developing countries. One approach to solving this problem is the generation of anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compounds with inhibition spectra broad enough to include globally prevailing forms of the virus. We have examined the HIV type 1 (HIV-1) envelope specificity of a recently identified entry inhibitor candidate, HNG-105, using surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy and pseudovirus inhibition assays. The combined results suggest that the HNG-105 molecule may be effective across the HIV-1 subtypes, and they highlight its potential as a lead for developing therapeutic and microbicidal agents to help combat the spread of AIDS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents / chemistry*
  • Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacology*
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / metabolism*
  • HIV-1 / drug effects*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptide Fragments / metabolism*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance
  • Virus Internalization / drug effects*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120
  • Peptide Fragments