Abstract
MonoSATE aryl phosphotriesters of AZT are able to deliver intracellularly the corresponding 5'-mononucleotide. This process requires activation by an esterase followed by a phosphodiesterase. This finding opens the way to the design of new pronucleotide series.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-HIV Agents / chemical synthesis*
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Drug Design*
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Humans
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Nucleotides / chemical synthesis*
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Prodrugs / chemical synthesis*
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Zidovudine / analogs & derivatives*
Substances
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Anti-HIV Agents
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Nucleotides
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Prodrugs
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Zidovudine