Abstract
A proteinase is essential for replication of HIV. Cloning and chemical synthesis have provided a sufficient supply of HIV-1 proteinase for the determination of its three-dimensional structure. Analogies between the structures of HIV-1 proteinase and the mammalian enzyme renin, which is involved in the control of blood pressure, have given important clues concerning the design of specific inhibitors that have antiviral activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 425-430 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Trends in Biochemical Sciences |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |