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A series of HIV-1 protease inhibitors was prepared and evaluated again
st the free enzyme for inhibition properties, and for their anti-viral
properties in human T lymphoid cells infected with HIV(IIIB). Compoun
ds 12, and 19 are the most potent anti-viral agents prepared in this s
tudy and are compared to Ro 31-8959, a compound currently in clinical
trials for the treatment of AIDS.