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Effects of aryl substituents on the anti-HIV activity of the arylphosphoramidate derivatives of stavudine.

Author: ChenC, PendergrassS, QaziS, SamuelP, UckunFatih M, VenkatachalamT K

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Overview

This study compared the anti-HIV activity of 13 phenyl phosphate derivatives of stavudine (d4T), an antiretroviral drug. The introduction of electron-withdrawing substituents was found to enhance the activity of these derivatives. The rate of chemical hydrolysis was also predictive of the compounds' potency.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
We compared the anti-HIV activity of 13 phenyl phosphate derivatives of stavudine (2',3'-didehydro-2',3'-dideoxythymidine/d4T) by examining their ability to inhibit HIV-1 replication in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Our results show that the introduction of electron-withdrawing substitue...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1177/095632020201300306

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Boosting the Anti-HIV Power of Stavudine: A Chemical Quest

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, making it crucial to develop effective anti-HIV treatments. This study examined the anti-HIV activity of different chemical derivatives of stavudine, a drug used to treat HIV. It's like a quest for the perfect weapon to combat this relentless foe.

Tweaking the Formula

The study explored the effects of adding different chemical groups to stavudine, like adding a powerful shield to a weapon, to enhance its anti-HIV activity. They found that adding electron-withdrawing groups significantly improved the drug's effectiveness. It's like finding a secret formula to make the weapon even more potent.

The Future of Anti-HIV Treatment

This study suggests that modifying the structure of existing anti-HIV drugs can lead to more effective treatments. It's like a constant evolution in the fight against HIV, always searching for new ways to improve our arsenal.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research demonstrates the importance of chemical modifications to enhance the effectiveness of anti-HIV drugs. It highlights the ongoing quest for better treatments and offers hope for finding more potent and effective therapies for HIV infection.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2004-02-04
  2. Date Revised 2017-02-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12448692

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1177/095632020201300306

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