Abstract
We present a new approach for the covalent inhibition of HIV-1 integrase (IN) by an LEDGF/p75-derived peptide modified with an N-terminal succinimide group. The covalent inhibition is mediated by direct binding of the succinimide to the amine group of a lysine residue in IN. The peptide serves as a specific recognition sequence for the target protein, while the succinimide serves as the binding moiety. The combination of a readily synthesizable peptide precursor with easy and efficient binding to the target protein makes this approach a promising new strategy for designing lead compounds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1987-1994 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ChemMedChem |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
Keywords
- HIV-1 integrase
- covalent inhibitors
- peptides
- succinimide