Capsid (CA) protein as a novel drug target: recent progress in the research of HIV-1 CA inhibitors

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2009 Apr;9(4):510-8. doi: 10.2174/138955709787847958.

Abstract

The capsid (CA) protein is the major structural component of HIV-1 and plays a key role in the regulation of viral life cycle. Inhibition of CA will affect the viral assembly and budding processes, causing decreased viral infectivity. This review describes the structure and function of the HIV-1 CA and latest progress in the discovery of HIV-1 CA inhibitors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Capsid Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Capsid Proteins / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • HIV-1 / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • gag Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • gag Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / chemistry*
  • gag Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / physiology

Substances

  • Capsid Proteins
  • gag Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus