COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO HIV PROTEASE INHIBITION

摘要

The present invention relates to HIV protease, and methods for inhibiting the function of HIV protease. In particular, present invention provides compounds that inhibit or block the biological activity of HIVp, thereby causing the replication of the HIV virus to be inhibited or to terminate. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds and optionally other anti-viral agents as active ingredients, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with the HIV virus, which is known to cause AIDS. The compounds and formulations also find use in diagnostic and research settings.