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Comparative Study
. 1994 Mar 18;37(6):793-7.
doi: 10.1021/jm00032a012.

HIV-inhibitory natural products. 11. Comparative studies of sulfated sterols from marine invertebrates

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Comparative Study

HIV-inhibitory natural products. 11. Comparative studies of sulfated sterols from marine invertebrates

T C McKee et al. J Med Chem. .

Abstract

A total of 22 sulfated sterols isolated from marine sponges, ophiuroids (brittle stars), and asteroids (sea stars) were comparatively evaluated for their antiviral activity against HIV-1 and HIV-2. In general, sterols with sulfate groups at position 2, 3, or 6 were the most active, with EC50 values of 3-13 microM against HIV-1 (RF) and 2-8 microM against HIV-2 (CBL20). Those compounds which were sulfated on the sterol D ring were completely inactive against both HIV-1 and HIV-2. Overall, sulfated sterols active against HIV-1 were also active against HIV-2.

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