Based on a split-and-mix strategy, a library of trimeric Polyamide Amino Acids (PAA) incorporating four different amino acids (Lys, Ala, Arg, and Phe) has been prepared. Screening of the batches for HIV TAR RNA binding in a fluorescent assay allowed the identification of several components that interact with TAR RNA at a micromolar concentration, with a good TAR versus tRNA specificity. Some of these compounds compete efficiently with the association of TAR and Tat protein. In cell cultures, these compounds display a moderate antiviral activity, associated nevertheless with some toxicity. Overall, these results confirm that this new family can be a basis for the design of novel RNA targeting drugs.
Polyamide Amino Acids trimers as TAR RNA ligands and anti-HIV agents
PASCALE, LISE;
2010-01-01
Abstract
Based on a split-and-mix strategy, a library of trimeric Polyamide Amino Acids (PAA) incorporating four different amino acids (Lys, Ala, Arg, and Phe) has been prepared. Screening of the batches for HIV TAR RNA binding in a fluorescent assay allowed the identification of several components that interact with TAR RNA at a micromolar concentration, with a good TAR versus tRNA specificity. Some of these compounds compete efficiently with the association of TAR and Tat protein. In cell cultures, these compounds display a moderate antiviral activity, associated nevertheless with some toxicity. Overall, these results confirm that this new family can be a basis for the design of novel RNA targeting drugs.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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