Pharmaceutical Chemistry III: Antiviral Agents
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Which of the following is a major drug class of antiviral agents?

  • Antibacterial drugs
  • Antifungal drugs
  • Antiparasitic drugs
  • Antiviral drugs acting against DNA viruses (correct)
  • What is the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of antiviral agents?

    The relationship between the chemical structure of a compound and its biological activity.

    What type of viruses do Acyclovir specifically target?

  • DNA viruses (correct)
  • RNA viruses
  • Both DNA and RNA viruses
  • None of the above
  • All viruses contain RNA and DNA.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of viral thymidine kinase in Acyclovir metabolism?

    <p>It activates Acyclovir to its monophosphate form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acyclovir is a synthetic analogue of ______.

    <p>deoxyguanosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Antiviral Agents Overview

    • Viruses are non-cellular infectious agents that require host cells for survival and replication.
    • All viruses contain either RNA or DNA, never both.

    Classification of Antiviral Agents

    • Divided into:
      • Antiviral drugs for DNA viruses, targeting viral nucleic acid replication.
      • Antiviral drugs for RNA viruses, effective against:
        • HIV (including Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors and Protease Inhibitors).
        • Influenza virus.

    Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR)

    • Acyclovir is a synthetic analogue of deoxyguanosine.
    • Contains a unique acyclic sugar moiety lacking the 3' hydroxyl group found in cyclic sugars.

    Acyclovir Specifics

    • Functions as a pro-drug: inactive in its original form but activated within the body.
    • Poor bioavailability: only 15-30% is absorbed.
    • Metabolically activated by viral thymidine kinase, converting into Acyclovir Monophosphate.

    Modes of Action

    • Acyclovir disrupts viral DNA replication by mimicking nucleotide components necessary for DNA synthesis.
    • Acts specifically on viral replication processes while minimizing effects on host cell DNA.

    Metabolic Pathway of Acyclovir

    • Active when converted through phosphorylation by viral enzymes, enhancing selectivity against infected cells.
    • Continuous research focuses on improving delivery and efficacy for better therapeutic outcomes.

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    This quiz covers key aspects of antiviral agents in pharmaceutical chemistry. It includes classifications of major drug classes, structure-activity relationships, and modes of action. Test your understanding of how these agents function and their metabolic pathways.

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