Recent Progress in the Development of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors for the Treatment of HIV/AIDS.

ABSTRACT: HIV-1 protease inhibitors continue to play an important role in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, transforming this deadly ailment into a more manageable chronic infection. Over the years, intensive research has led to a variety of approved protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. In this review, we outline current drug design and medicinal chemistry efforts toward the development of next-generation protease inhibitors beyond the currently approved drugs.

SUBMITTER: Ghosh AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598487 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature