Abstract
The conversion of ribavirin to the monophosphate by adenosine kinase is the rate-limiting step in activation of this broad spectrum antiviral drug. Variation of the 3-substituents in a series of bioisosteric and homologated 1-β-d-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazoles has marked effects on activity with the human adenosine kinase, and analysis of computational descriptors and binding models offers insight for the design of novel substrates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3203-3207 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by Department of Defense USAMRC Grant No. W81XWH-04-C-0055 (C.J.), and NIH INBRE RR016480 (J.A.).
Keywords
- Adenosine kinase
- Antiviral
- Bioisostere
- Ribavirin
- Triazole