Human T-cell leukemia virus 1 (HTLV-1) poses serious health risks, with limited treatment options, prompting research into modified versions of the natural compound galangin as a potential treatment.
To enhance galangin's poor bioavailability and solubility, scientists employed various drug design techniques, including molecular docking and dynamics simulations, revealing structurally modified versions that bind strongly to the HTLV-1 protease.
The best compounds demonstrated promising stability and efficacy, suggesting that further testing could lead to effective therapies against HTLV-1.
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