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Fourteen catechol and bis-catechol derivatives have been synthesised and te
sted for their HIV-1 inhibitory activities. The six more active molecules h
ave been tested for their antiviral activity and cytotoxicity. We have foun
d that bis-catechols 1 and 2 are the most active HIV-1 integrase inhibitor
whereas the best antiviral compound is 4. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. Al
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