Abstract
A series of potent macrocyclic HIV-1 protease inhibitors have been designed and synthesized. The compounds incorporated 16- to 19-membered macrocyclic rings between a nelfinavir-like P2 ligand and a tyrosine side chain containing a hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide isostere. All cyclic inhibitors are more potent than their corresponding acyclic counterparts. Saturated derivatives showed slight reduction of potency compared to the respective unsaturated derivatives. Compound 8a containing a 16-membered ring as the P1-P2 ligand showed the most potent enzyme inhibitory and antiviral activity. This journal is
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6842-6854 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 21 2014 |
Funding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry