HIV
HIV-1 is an RNA retrovirus that infects immune cells through the envelope glycoprotein Env, whose mature gp120/gp41 trimer mediates viral entry into host cells[1]. Mechanistically, gp120 binds CD4 and then the chemokine coreceptors CCR5 or CXCR4, while gp41 refolding brings viral and cellular membranes together for fusion[2][3]. After entry, viral replication depends on reverse transcriptase, protease, and integrase, making these enzymes core targets for antiretroviral research[4][5]. In disease relevance, untreated HIV replication causes progressive CD4+ T-cell loss and immunological abnormalities, increasing infectious and oncological complications[6]. Compared with related forms, HIV-1 remains the main focus because it is described as the most virulent and pathogenic subtype in diagnostic and treatment literature[7]. For experimental applications, entry inhibitors target gp120, gp41, CCR5, or CXCR4, while enzyme inhibitors target reverse transcriptase, protease, or integrase to suppress distinct stages of the HIV life cycle[4][8].
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HIV Related Products (889)
Related Products (889)
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5-Fluorouracil
0 Images5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an analogue of uracil and a potent antitumor agent. 5-Fluorouracil affects pyrimidine synthesis by inhibiting thymidylate synthetase thus depleting intracellular dTTP pools. 5-Fluorouracil induces apoptosis and can be used as a chemical sensitizer. 5-Fluorouracil also inhibits HIV.
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Dimethyl fumarate
0 ImagesDimethyl fumarate (DMF) is an orally active and brain-penetrant Nrf2 activator and induces upregulation of antioxidant gene expression. Dimethyl fumarate induces necroptosis in colon cancer cells through GSH depletion/ROS increase/MAPKs activation pathway, and also induces cell autophagy. Dimethyl fumarate can be used for multiple sclerosis research.
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Birinapant
0 ImagesSynonyms: TL32711Birinapant (TL32711), a bivalent Smac mimetic, is a potent antagonist for XIAP and cIAP1 with Kds of 45 nM and less than 1 nM, respectively. Birinapant (TL32711) induces the autoubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation of cIAP1 and cIAP2 in intact cells, which results in formation of a RIPK1: caspase-8 complex, caspase-8 activation, and induction of tumor cell death. Birinapant (TL32711) targets TRAF2-associated cIAPs and abrogates TNF-induced NF-κB activation.
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Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 5000)
0 ImagesDextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) (MW 5000) is a polymer of dehydrated glucose with a molecular weight of approximately 5000. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) with different molecular weights exhibits different biological activities. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 5000) is an inhibitor of complement and coagulation pathways, and belongs to the glycosaminoglycans (GAG) family. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 5000) acts as an anticoagulant, antiviral, and anti-lipemic agent. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) stops HIV-1 virus adsorption to host cells. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 5000) prevents NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 5000) inhibits instant blood-mediated inflammatory reaction (IBMIR).
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Ritonavir
0 ImagesSynonyms: ABT 538; RTVRitonavir (ABT 538) is an inhibitor of HIV protease used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Ritonavir is also a SARS-CoV 3CLpro inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.61 μM. Ritonavir (ABT 538) can penetrate the blood brain barrier (BBB).
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2-Hydroxycinnamic acid
0 Images2-Hydroxycinnamic acid is a phenolic acid with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. 2-Hydroxycinnamic acid has antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and is not susceptible to drug resistance. 2-Hydroxycinnamic acid shows inhibitory effects on infection of HIV/SARS-CoV S pseudovirus with an IC50 of 0.3 mM. In addition, 2-Hydroxycinnamic acid has neuroprotective and antitumor activity.
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Aprepitant
0 ImagesSynonyms: MK-0869; MK-869; L-754030Aprepitant (MK-0869) is a selective and high-affinity neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist with a Kd of 86 pM.
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Lysozyme from chicken egg white
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-B2237CAS No.: 12650-88-3
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Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: Hydroxydaunorubicin hydrochloride (Standard); ADR (Standard)Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Standard) is the analytical standard of Doxorubicin hydrochloride. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin) hydrochloride, a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, is an anti-cancer chemotherapy agent. Doxorubicin hydrochloride is a potent human DNA topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II inhibitor with IC50s of 0.8 μM and 2.67 μM, respectively. Doxorubicin hydrochloride reduces basal phosphorylation of AMPK and its downstream target acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Doxorubicin hydrochloride induces apoptosis and autophagy.
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Lamivudine
0 ImagesSynonyms: BCH-189Lamivudine (BCH-189) is an orally active nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). Lamivudine can inhibit HIV reverse transcriptase 1/2 and also the reverse transcriptase of hepatitis B virus. Lamivudine salicylate can penetrate the CNS.
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Saquinavir
0 ImagesSynonyms: Ro 31-8959Saquinavir (Ro 31-8959) is an orally active HIV protease inhibitor that can be used in the research of AIDS. Saquinavir also has anti-inflammatory activity and can induce apoptosis of human red blood cells.
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Cabotegravir
0 ImagesSynonyms: GSK-1265744; S/GSK1265744Cabotegravir (GSK-1265744) is a orally active and long-acting HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitor and organic anion transporter 1/3 (OAT1/OAT3) inhibitor with IC50 values of 2.5 nM, 0.41 μM and 0.81 μM for HIVADA, OAT3 and OAT1, respectively. Cabotegravir is primarily metabolized by uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1, with low potential to interact with other antiretroviral agents (ARVs). Cabotegravir can be used to research AIDS.
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Chloroquine (Standard)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-17589ARCAS No.: 54-05-7Chloroquine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Chloroquine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Chloroquine is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Chloroquine is an autophagy and toll-like receptors (TLRs) inhibitor. Chloroquine is highly effective in the control of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection in vitro (EC50=1.13 μM).
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Apabetalone
0 ImagesSynonyms: RVX-208; RVX000222Apabetalone (RVX-208) is an inhibitor of BET transcriptional regulators with selectivity for the second bromodomain. The IC50s are 87 μM and 0.51 μM for BD1 and BD2, respectively.
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Pentoxifylline
0 ImagesPentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation.
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Psoralen
0 ImagesPsoralen (Ficusin) is a coumarin isolated from the seeds of Fructus Psoraleae. Psoralen exhibits a wide range of biological properties, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antidepressant, anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral, et al.
