Adenosine analog NITD008 is a potent inhibitor of zika virus

Yong Qiang Deng, Na Na Zhang, Chun Feng Li, Min Tian, Jia Nan Hao, Xu Ping Xie, Pei Yong Shi, Cheng Feng Qin

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Abstract

The ongoing Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreaks have raised global concerns due to its unexpected clinical manifestations. Antiviral development is of high priority in response to the ZIKV emergency. In this study, we report that an adenosine analog NITD008 has potent in vitro and in vivo antiviral activity against ZIKV. The compound can effectively inhibit the historical and contemporary ZIKV strains in cultures as well as significantly reduce viremia and prevent mortality in A129 mice. Our results have demonstrated that NITD008 is potent inhibitor of ZIKV and can be used as reference inhibitor for future ZIKV antiviral drug screen and discovery.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalOpen Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2016

Keywords

  • Adenosine analog
  • Antiviral
  • Mouse model
  • Zika virus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

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