Compounds (such as peptides or peptide mimetics) that bind to HIV RRE RNA are provided. In some examples, the compounds inhibit (for example, decrease) binding of Rev to the RRE RNA. In some embodiments, the compounds include two moieties, each of which bind to one of the Rev binding sites in the RRE. In some examples, the moieties include peptides or small molecules. In some examples, the peptides include an arginine-rich motif. The RRE binding compounds may be further linked to a detectable label or cargo moiety. Also provided are methods of treating or inhibiting HIV including administering one or more of the RRE binding compounds to a subject.
本研究提供了能与 HIV RRE RNA 结合的化合物(如肽或
肽模拟物)。在一些实例中,化合物抑制(例如减少)Rev 与 RRE RNA 的结合。在一些实施方案中,化合物包括两个分子,每个分子都与 RRE 中的一个 Rev 结合位点结合。在一些实例中,分子包括肽或小分子。在一些例子中,肽包括富含精
氨酸的基团。RRE 结合化合物可进一步与可检测的标签或货物分子连接。还提供了治疗或抑制 HIV 的方法,包括向受试者施用一种或多种 RRE 结合化合物。