Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a critical cause of infant mortality. However, there are no vaccines and adequate drugs for its treatment. We showed, for the first time, that O-linked coumarin–monoterpene conjugates are effective RSV inhibitors. The most potent compounds are active against both RSV serotypes, A and B. According to the results of the time-of-addition experiment, the conjugates act at the early stages of virus cycle. Based on molecular modelling data, RSV F protein may be considered as a possible target.
呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)是婴儿死亡的一个重要原因。然而,目前尚无疫苗和足够的药物用于治疗。我们首次展示,O-连接的香豆素-单萜共轭物是有效的RSV抑制剂。最有效的化合物对RSV的A型和B型两种血清型都具有活性。根据添加时间实验的结果,这些共轭物在病毒周期的早期阶段起作用。根据分子模拟数据,RSV F蛋白可能被视为一个可能的靶点。