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  • Title: Molecular parameters for the anti-human immunodeficiency virus activity of T22 ([Tyr5,12, Lys7]-polyphemusin II).
    Author: Otaka A, Tamamura H, Terakawa Y, Masuda M, Koide T, Murakami T, Nakashima H, Matsuzaki K, Miyajima K, Ibuka T.
    Journal: Biol Pharm Bull; 1994 Dec; 17(12):1669-72. PubMed ID: 7735216.
    Abstract:
    T22 ([Tyr5,12, Lys7]-polyphemusin II) was found to exhibit strong anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) activity and exert its effects on a virus-cell fusion process. In the present study, the all-D enantiomer of T22 and its related compounds were synthesized to examine the molecular parameters required for the interaction of T22 with membrane components of cells or viruses in order to exert this anti-HIV activity. The anti-HIV activity of these analogs was investigated in comparison with their membrane permeability with aspect to large unilamellar vesicles (LUVs). The all-D enantiomer of T22 exhibited a 20-fold lower anti-HIV activity compared with T22, whereas they both showed the same membrane permeability. No positive correlation between anti-HIV activity and membrane permeability was observed. These results suggest that the anti-HIV activity of T22 is mediated through the interaction with chiral component(s) of the cell or virus.
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