Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for detecting nucleic acid sequences. Probes comprising a crosslinking agent are combined with a sample which may comprise a target sequence which is complementary to the probe. Hybridization is allowed to occur between complementary sequences. The crosslinking agent is activated. Covalent bonds are formed between the probe and the target sequence if they are hybridized to one another. The crosslinked nucleic acids can then be detected to indicate the presence of the target sequence. Also provided are kits comprising reagents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds that are potent inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase and HIV integrase. In addition to being multienzyme inhibitors, the inventive compounds of the present invention are remarkable in at least two other respects. First, they do not appear to be toxic to cells at typical therapeutic concentrations. Second, they appear to be equally effective against mutant strains of HIV reverse transcriptase commonly found in patients who have developed resistance to current reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Because the inventive compounds show promise in combatting viral resistance and are potent inhibitors of both HIV reverse transcriptase and integrase, they are ideal candidates for use in combination with existing therapies or alone in treating AIDS or HIV infection.

Abstract: A method and composition for the treatment of HIV and HBV infections in humans and other host animals is disclosed that includes the administration of an effective amount of a ?5-carboxamido or 5-fluoro!-2',3'-dideoxy-2',3'-didehydro-pyrimidine nucleoside or a ?5-carboxamido or 5-fluoro!-3'-modified-pyrimidine nucleoside, or a mixture or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, including a 5' or N.sup.4 alkylated or acylated derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.