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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2006
Kelli L. Kuhen, Waltham, MA (US);
Jeremy S. Caldwell, La Jolla, CA (US);
Kelli L. Kuhen, Waltham, MA (US);
Jeremy S. Caldwell, La Jolla, CA (US);
IRM LLC, Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
This invention provides novel methods for identifying agents that inhibit HIV infection. The anti-HIV agents are identified by screening test compounds for ability to modulate a biological activity of isopeptidase T (IsoT), e.g., its isopeptidase activity or its binding to another molecule such as viral protein R (Vpr). Such IsoT modulators can be further examined for their activity in inhibiting an activity indicative of HIV infection or HIV replication. These novel anti-HIV agents are useful in the prevention or treatment of HIV infection and conditions associated with or caused by HIV infection.