Abstract
A structure-activity relationship study was conducted of several CD4 mimicking small molecules which block the interaction between HIV-1 gp120 and CD4. These CD4 mimics induce a conformational change in gp120, exposing its co-receptor-binding site. This induces a highly synergistic interaction in the use in combination with a co-receptor CXCR4 antagonist and reveals a pronounced effect on the dynamic supramolecular mechanism of HIV-1 entry.
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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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Anti-HIV Agents / chemistry*
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Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacology
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Binding Sites
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CD4 Antigens / chemistry*
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CD4 Antigens / metabolism
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Cell Line
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HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / chemistry*
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HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / metabolism
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HIV Fusion Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
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HIV Fusion Inhibitors / chemistry*
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HIV Fusion Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Humans
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Receptors, CXCR4 / antagonists & inhibitors
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Receptors, CXCR4 / metabolism
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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Anti-HIV Agents
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CD4 Antigens
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HIV Envelope Protein gp120
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HIV Fusion Inhibitors
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Receptors, CXCR4