The present invention describes novel compounds of Formula I which inhibit HIV integrase. The invention also describes compositions and treatments of AIDS or ARC by using these compounds.
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Imidazo-containing compounds (e.g., imidazoquinolines, imidazonaphthyridines, and imidazopyridines) with an oxime substituent at the 1-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.