The present invention relates to the use of camptothecin derivatives as anti-HIV agents that disrupt self-association of the viral infectivity factor (Vif) found in HIV and other retroviruses. The present invention also relates to methods of identifying agents that disrupt VIf self-association and methods of using these agents, including methods of treating or preventing HIV infection.
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生物作为抗HIV药剂的用途,这种药剂能破坏HIV和其他逆转录病毒中的病毒感染因子(Vif)的自我结合。本发明还涉及鉴定破坏VIf自结合的制剂的方法和使用这些制剂的方法,包括治疗或预防HIV感染的方法。