BK Virus Replication In Vitro: Limited Effect of Drugs Interfering with Viral Uptake and Intracellular Transport
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
2007.0
Abstract
BK virus is an important pathogen in kidney transplant recipients. In vitro studies demonstrated slight antiviral activity for chloroquine and nystatin. A sialic acid derivative, BTB11968, was identified as a lead compound for further development.