Technology ID
TAB-4529
Prazoles as Potential Broad Spectrum Anti-viral Agents
E-Numbers
E-211-2018-0
Lead Inventor
Carter, Carol
Lead IC
NHLBI
Co-Inventors
Ehrlich, Lorna
Applications
Therapeutics
Therapeutic Areas
Infectious Disease
Development Stages
Pre-Clinical (in vitro)
The technology described involves the use of a compound called prazole as an anti-viral agent specifically targeting HIV-1. It was found that prazole binds to a protein called Tsg101, which is crucial for the virus's life cycle. This binding disrupts the normal interaction of Tsg101 with another protein, ubiquitin, thereby inhibiting the release of HIV-1 particles from infected cells. Additionally, the interference caused by prazole leads to the degradation of the viral protein Gag within host cells. Remarkably, any viral particles that do manage to get released in the presence of the drug are rendered non-infectious, further highlighting the potential of prazole as an effective anti-HIV agent.
Commercial Applications
This technology has potential applications in developing new antiretroviral therapies for HIV, offering a promising avenue for both treatment and reduction of viral transmission.
Competitive Advantages
The competitive advantage of this technology lies in its unique ability to both inhibit HIV-1 particle release and render any released particles non-infectious, offering a novel and potentially more effective approach to HIV treatment.
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