Discovery of the first series of small molecule H5N1 entry inhibitors

Gaopeng Song, Sen Yang, Wei Zhang, Yingli Cao, Peng Wang, Ning Ding, Zaihong Zhang, Ying Guo, Yingxia Li

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Abstract

The occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 highlights the urgent need for new classes of antiviral drugs. Inhibition of H5N1 entry into cells may be an effective strategy. We report the first three small molecule inhibitors saponins with 3-O-β-chacotriosyl residue, which showed potent inhibitory activity with IC50 of 7.22-9.25 μM. The subsequent SAR studies showed the 3-O-β-chacotriosyl residue was essential for the activity, and the aglycone structure also affected the activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7368-7371
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume52
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes

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