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The 3-D structure of HIV-1 proteinase and the design of antiviral agents for the treatment of AIDS.

Authors :
Blundell TL
Lapatto R
Wilderspin AF
Hemmings AM
Hobart PM
Danley DE
Whittle PJ
Source :
Trends in biochemical sciences [Trends Biochem Sci] 1990 Nov; Vol. 15 (11), pp. 425-30.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

A proteinase is essential for replication of HIV. Cloning and chemical synthesis have provided a sufficient supply of HIV-1 proteinase for the determination of its three-dimensional structure. Analogies between the structures of HIV-1 proteinase and the mammalian enzyme renin, which is involved in the control of blood pressure, have given important clues concerning the design of specific inhibitors that have antiviral activity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0968-0004
Volume :
15
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Trends in biochemical sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2278102
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0968-0004(90)90280-o