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CYTOTOXIC-DRUG DELIVERING MOLECULES TARGETING HIV (CDM-HS), CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY AGAINST THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND METHODS OF USE
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, (2013/11/18)
The present invention is directed to new bifunctional compounds and methods for treating HIV infections. The bifunctional small molecules, generally referred to as CDM-Hs, function through orthogonal pathways, by inhibiting the gp120-CD4 interaction, and by introducing cytotoxic moieties to gp120-expressing cells, thereby causing cell death and preventing cell infection and spread of HIV. It is shown that CDM-Hs bind to gp120 and gp-120 expressing cells competitively with CD4, and these compounds cause cell death of HIV-infected cells, thereby decreasing viral infectivity. Compounds and methods are described herein.