Novel Polyanions Inhibiting Replication of Influenza Viruses
Justyna Ciejka1, Aleksandra Milewska2, Magdalena Wytrwal3
1Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland Laboratory of Virology, Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
Abstract:
Novel sulfonated derivatives of poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (NSPAHs) and N-sulfonated chitosan (NSCH) have been synthesized, and their activity against influenza A and B viruses has been studied and compared with that of a series of carrageenans, marine polysaccharides of well-documented anti-influenza activity. NSPAHs were found to be nontoxic and very soluble in water, in contrast to gel-forming and thus generally poorly soluble carrageenans.In vitroandex vivostudies using susceptible cells (Madin-Darby canine kidney epithelial cells and fully differentiated human airway epithelial cultures) demonstrated the antiviral effectiveness of NSPAHs. The activity of NSPAHs was proportional to the molecular mass of the chain and the degree of substitution of amino groups with sulfonate groups. Mechanistic studies showed that the NSPAHs and carrageenans inhibit influenza A and B virus assembly in the cell.
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