![](https://investorshub.advfn.com/uicon/33199.png?cb=1474042454)
Friday, July 08, 2011 10:20:07 AM
July 8, 2011
![](http://cdn.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/2011/2-201103press.gif)
(PhysOrg.com) -- The initial entry of HIV-1 into host cells remains a compelling yet elusive target for the development of agents to prevent infection, a critical need in the fight against the global AIDS epidemic.
A collaborative research effort led by Irwin Chaiken at Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA, USA) has demonstrated that modified peptide triazole inhibitors which specifically target the HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein gp120 can physically disrupt virus particles in the absence of host cells, and the results are reported in ChemMedChem.
The Drexel team found that under conditions similar to those at which a newly designed peptide triazole (KR13) inhibits infection of host cells by an HIV-1 pseudovirus, it also causes virus rupture and release of an internal HIV-1 protein called gag p24 when incubated with virus alone.
Both inhibition of cell infection and p24 release are enhanced substantially by the multivalent display of KR13 on gold nanoparticles.
The novel antagonist design and reported characterization data could lead to the creation of a virucide to suppress initial HIV-1 infection, viremia in infected individuals, and the spread of infection between individuals. Such agents could be used for HIV-1 microbicides and therapeutics.
These results also suggest that ligand-specific pathogen rupture may be possible for other viruses that contain metastable prefusion surface protein complexes, such as influenza, Ebola, and Dengue.
More information: Irwin Chaiken, Cell-Free HIV-1 Virucidal Action by Modified Peptide Triazole Inhibitors of Env gp120, ChemMedChem 2011, 6, No. 8, http://dx.doi.org/ … dc.201100177
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-07-entry-prohibited-aids-viruses-peptide.html
Virucides:
The goal of this project is to test the hypothesis that a mature HIV particle is metastable against membrane poration due to a combination of virus spike protein metastability and high internal Laplace pressure. We seek molecular constructions that will bind simultaneously to virus spike and membrane, and disrupt membrane integrity sufficiently to cause irreversible leakage of viral contents, rendering the virus noninfectious.
http://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/AboutTheCollege/DepartmentsCentersandInstitutes/BasicScienceDepts/BiochemistryandMolecularBiology/Faculty/ChaikenResearchGroup/Research.aspx
Recent NNVC News
- NanoViricides Reports that the Phase I NV-387 Clinical Trial is Completed Successfully and Data Lock is Expected Soon • InvestorsHub NewsWire • 05/02/2024 02:07:42 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/16/2024 09:53:32 PM
- Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/14/2024 09:55:35 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/19/2024 09:44:48 PM
- Form DEF 14A - Other definitive proxy statements • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 12/04/2023 09:08:49 PM
- Form 10-K - Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 10/13/2023 08:30:41 PM
- Form NT 10-K - Notification of inability to timely file Form 10-K 405, 10-K, 10-KSB 405, 10-KSB, 10-KT, or 10-KT405 • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 09/28/2023 08:44:54 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 09/01/2023 08:46:45 PM
- Clinical Trial of Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Drug NV-CoV-2 is Progressing Well, Says NanoViricides - NV-CoV-2 is Positioned to Fulfill Many Unmet Medical Needs • InvestorsHub NewsWire • 07/06/2023 03:16:37 PM
Mass Megawatts Announces $220,500 Debt Cancellation Agreement to Improve Financing and Sales of a New Product to be Announced on July 11 • MMMW • Jun 28, 2024 7:30 AM
VAYK Exited Caribbean Investments for $320,000 Profit • VAYK • Jun 27, 2024 9:00 AM
North Bay Resources Announces Successful Flotation Cell Test at Bishop Gold Mill, Inyo County, California • NBRI • Jun 27, 2024 9:00 AM
Branded Legacy, Inc. and Hemp Emu Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance CBD Product Manufacturing • BLEG • Jun 27, 2024 8:30 AM
POET Wins "Best Optical AI Solution" in 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards Program • POET • Jun 26, 2024 10:09 AM
HealthLynked Promotes Bill Crupi to Chief Operating Officer • HLYK • Jun 26, 2024 8:00 AM