Abstract: The invention relates to a non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids comprising at least one sequence motif N1N2CGN3N4, wherein N is a nucleotide comprising A, C, T, or G, and C is deoxycytidine, G is deoxyguanosine, A is deoxyadenosine and T is deoxythymidine for the treatment of viral infections. In particular, the non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids is used in combination with antiretroviral therapy and/or histone de-acetylase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids comprising at least one sequence motif N1N2CGN3N4, wherein N is a nucleotide comprising A, C, T, or G, and C is deoxycytidine, G is deoxyguanosine, A is deoxyadenosine and T is deoxy-thymidine for the treatment of viral infections. In particular, the non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids is used in combination with antiretroviral therapy and/or histone de-acetylase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids comprising at least one sequence motif N1N2CGN3N4, wherein N is a nucleotide comprising A, C, T, or G, and C is deoxycytidine, G is deoxyguanosine, A is deoxyadenosine and T is deoxy-thymidine for the treatment of viral infections. In particular, the non-coding sequence of deoxyribonucleic acids is used in combination with antiretroviral therapy and/or histone de-acetylase inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound is provided, which comprise an anionic polymer carrier conjugated to an antiviral drug via a biodegradable linker. This compound is particularly useful as a broad-spectrum antiviral agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses and methods involving Panobinostat and HIV-1. In particular relates the present invention to Panobinostat for use in the treatment of HIV-1 and especially latent HIV-1. This is done using a low dosage of Panobinostat which is highly effective in depleting the HIV-1 reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to chimeric polytropic viral envelope polypeptides and uses thereof, as well as to polynucleotides encoding said chimeric polypeptides and constructs comprising said polypeptides and/or polynucleotides. The invention also relates to chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides, polynucleotides and vectors encoding said chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides, virus particles and cells harboring said chimeric envelope polypeptides. Said chimeric polypeptide comprise an envelope polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and a polypeptide sequence of a receptor binding region, ligand or polypeptide sequence of a ligand binding region, and optionally a linker sequence. The invention include methods of targeting receptors, methods of treatment and methods for delivery of agents using said chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides. The invention is applicable for directed targeting and controlled fusion of virus particles with other cellular membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of virus fusion inhibitors or virus entry inhibitors. More specifically the present invention relates to bivalent molecules that are pre-fusion inhibitors of viruses that makes use of the type (1) fusion mechanism belonging to the groups consisting of Othomyxoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Retroviridae, Filoviridae and Coronaviridae, in particular HIV. The bivalent molecules of the present invention are molecules that comprise a first part capable of mimicking the function of a mammalian cell receptor, and a second part capable of binding to a virus, preferably HIV, resulting in the neutralization of the virus which is thus rendered harmless. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the pre-fusion inhibitors, as well as to methods for obtaining the pre-fusion inhibitors and the use of the pre-fusion inhibitors.

Abstract: Immunogenic HIV-1 envelope polypeptides are provided, wherein specific amino acid residues are mutated to repress immunosuppression in GP41, thereby boosting the immune response against HIV-1. Specifically, mutation of those specific residues does not affect the fusogenic properties of the viral particle and/or the overall protein structure of the viral envelope protein. The invention further provides peptides and antigens based on the immunogenic HIV-1 envelopes as well as nucleic acid sequences and vectors encoding those. Moreover, biological entities such as viral particles are provided, as well as use of the provided components for preparation of a vaccine against HIV-1/AIDS.

Abstract: The invention relates to chimeric polytropic viral envelope polypeptides and uses thereof, as well as to polynucleotides encoding said chimeric polypeptides and constructs comprising said polypeptides and/or polynucleotides. The invention also relates to chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides, polynucleotides and vectors encoding said chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides, virus particles and cells harbouring said chimeric envelope polypeptides. Said chimeric polypeptide comprise an envelope polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and a polypeptide sequence of a receptor binding region, ligand or polypeptide sequence of a ligand binding region, and optionally a linker sequence. The invention include methods of targeting receptors, methods of treatment and methods for delivery of agents using said chimeric retroviral envelope polypeptides. The invention is applicable for directed targeting and controlled fusion of virus particles with other cellular membranes.