Abstract
As HIV-associated dementia prevalence has risen with the lifespan of HIV-infected individuals, there is an important need for antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory drugs targeting the central nervous system. Platelet-activating factor, a mediator of inflammation, is an HIV-induced neurotoxin secreted in the infected brain. In this work, we developed piperazine derivatives bearing a heterocyclic moiety as PAF-antagonists and HIV-1 replication inhibitors with micromolar potency.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
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Anti-HIV Agents / chemical synthesis*
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Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacology
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Dementia / etiology
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Dementia / prevention & control*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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HIV-1
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Humans
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Piperazines / chemical synthesis
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Piperazines / pharmacology*
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Platelet Activating Factor / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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Anti-HIV Agents
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Piperazines
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Platelet Activating Factor