Abstract
Indole derivative 1 interferes with the interaction of the HIV surface protein gp120 with the host cell receptor CD4. The 4-fluoro derivative 2 exhibited markedly enhanced potency and was bioavailable in the rat, dog, and cynomolgus monkey when administered orally as a solution formulation. However, aqueous suspensions of 2 were poorly bioavailable, indicative of dissolution-limited absorption. The 7-azaindole derivative 3, BMS-378806, exhibited improved pharmaceutical properties while retaining the HIV-1 inhibitory profile of 2.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4236-4239 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 25 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Drug Discovery