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New Class of Anti-HIV Drugs Possible
February 4, 2010
U.S. scientists say they've discovered two compounds that might lay the foundation for the development of a new class of anti-HIV drugs.
Scripps Research scientists said the compounds act on novel binding sites for an enzyme used by the human immunodeficiency virus - the virus that causes AIDS. They said their discovery could lead to anti-HIV drugs that enhance existing therapies, treat drug-resistant strains of the disease and slow the evolution of drug resistance in the virus.
The scientists say the compounds identified in the new study bind to HIV protease -- an enzyme essential to the lifecycle of the virus. Drugs that block this viral enzyme are called "protease inhibitors" and currently make up an important part of the successful AIDS drug cocktail known as highly active anti-retroviral therapy.
© 2010 United Press International, Inc.
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http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/02/04/New-class-of-anti-HIV-drugs-possible/UPI-61311265301984/
category: News from Other Sources : General Health News
contributed by Winnie Mutch on 4 February 2010
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