Blocking HIV-1 entry by a gp120 surface binding inhibitor.
We report the mode of action of a proteomimetic compound that binds to the exterior surface of gp120 and blocks HIV-1 entry into cells. Using a one cycle time-of-addition study and antibody competition binding studies, we have determined that the compound blocks HIV-1 entry through modulation of key protein-protein interactions mediated by gp120. The compound exhibits anti-HIV-1 replication activities against several pseudotype viruses derived from primary isolates and the resistant strains isolated from existing drug candidates with equal potency. Together, these data provide evidence that the proteomimetic compound represents a novel class of HIV-1 viral entry inhibitor that functions through protein surface recognition in analogy to an antibody.
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- Virus Replication
- Virus Internalization
- Protein Binding
- Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry
- Humans
- HIV-1
- HIV Envelope Protein gp120
- Binding, Competitive
- Anti-HIV Agents
- 3405 Organic chemistry
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Published In
DOI
EISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Virus Replication
- Virus Internalization
- Protein Binding
- Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry
- Humans
- HIV-1
- HIV Envelope Protein gp120
- Binding, Competitive
- Anti-HIV Agents
- 3405 Organic chemistry