The Anti-HIV Actions of 7- and 10-Substituted Camptothecins

Camptothecin (CPT), a traditional anti-tumor drug, has been shown to possess anti-HIV-1 activity. To increase the antiviral potency, the anti-HIV activities of two CPT derivatives, 10-hydroxy-CPT and 7-hydroxymethyl-CPT, were evaluated in vitro. The therapy index (TI) of CPT, 10-hydroxy-CPT and 7-hy...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ye Li, Shi-Wu Chen, Liu-Meng Yang, Rui-Rui Wang, Wei Pang, Yong-Tang Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/1/138/