diff --git "a/annotation_CSV/PMC4980666.csv" "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4980666.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4980666.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,670 @@ +anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section +0 15 N-acylhydrazone chemical N-acylhydrazone inhibitors of influenza virus PA endonuclease with versatile metal binding modes TITLE +30 39 influenza taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazone inhibitors of influenza virus PA endonuclease with versatile metal binding modes TITLE +40 45 virus taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazone inhibitors of influenza virus PA endonuclease with versatile metal binding modes TITLE +46 48 PA protein N-acylhydrazone inhibitors of influenza virus PA endonuclease with versatile metal binding modes TITLE +49 61 endonuclease protein_type N-acylhydrazone inhibitors of influenza virus PA endonuclease with versatile metal binding modes TITLE +0 9 Influenza taxonomy_domain Influenza virus PA endonuclease has recently emerged as an attractive target for the development of novel antiviral therapeutics. ABSTRACT +10 15 virus taxonomy_domain Influenza virus PA endonuclease has recently emerged as an attractive target for the development of novel antiviral therapeutics. ABSTRACT +16 18 PA protein Influenza virus PA endonuclease has recently emerged as an attractive target for the development of novel antiviral therapeutics. ABSTRACT +19 31 endonuclease protein_type Influenza virus PA endonuclease has recently emerged as an attractive target for the development of novel antiviral therapeutics. ABSTRACT +46 50 Mg2+ chemical This is an enzyme with divalent metal ion(s) (Mg2+ or Mn2+) in its catalytic site: chelation of these metal cofactors is an attractive strategy to inhibit enzymatic activity. ABSTRACT +54 58 Mn2+ chemical This is an enzyme with divalent metal ion(s) (Mg2+ or Mn2+) in its catalytic site: chelation of these metal cofactors is an attractive strategy to inhibit enzymatic activity. ABSTRACT +67 81 catalytic site site This is an enzyme with divalent metal ion(s) (Mg2+ or Mn2+) in its catalytic site: chelation of these metal cofactors is an attractive strategy to inhibit enzymatic activity. ABSTRACT +83 92 chelation bond_interaction This is an enzyme with divalent metal ion(s) (Mg2+ or Mn2+) in its catalytic site: chelation of these metal cofactors is an attractive strategy to inhibit enzymatic activity. ABSTRACT +43 59 N-acylhydrazones chemical Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +66 81 enzymatic assay experimental_method Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +87 89 PA protein Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +90 94 Nter structure_element Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +95 107 endonuclease protein_type Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +123 163 cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution experimental_method Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +168 186 virus yield assays experimental_method Here we report the activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease, as well as in cell-based influenza vRNP reconstitution and virus yield assays. ABSTRACT +8 24 N-acylhydrazones chemical Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity in the low micromolar concentration range and good selectivity. ABSTRACT +59 68 influenza taxonomy_domain Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity in the low micromolar concentration range and good selectivity. ABSTRACT +0 29 Computational docking studies experimental_method Computational docking studies are carried on to investigate the key features that determine inhibition of the endonuclease enzyme by N-acylhydrazones. ABSTRACT +110 122 endonuclease protein_type Computational docking studies are carried on to investigate the key features that determine inhibition of the endonuclease enzyme by N-acylhydrazones. ABSTRACT +133 149 N-acylhydrazones chemical Computational docking studies are carried on to investigate the key features that determine inhibition of the endonuclease enzyme by N-acylhydrazones. ABSTRACT +31 48 crystal structure evidence Moreover, we here describe the crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors, revealing its interactions within the protein’s active site. ABSTRACT +52 54 PA protein Moreover, we here describe the crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors, revealing its interactions within the protein’s active site. ABSTRACT +55 59 Nter structure_element Moreover, we here describe the crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors, revealing its interactions within the protein’s active site. ABSTRACT +60 75 in complex with protein_state Moreover, we here describe the crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors, revealing its interactions within the protein’s active site. ABSTRACT +159 170 active site site Moreover, we here describe the crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors, revealing its interactions within the protein’s active site. ABSTRACT +0 9 Influenza taxonomy_domain Influenza virus is an enveloped virus with a segmented negative-oriented single-stranded RNA genome, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae. INTRO +10 15 virus taxonomy_domain Influenza virus is an enveloped virus with a segmented negative-oriented single-stranded RNA genome, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae. INTRO +22 37 enveloped virus taxonomy_domain Influenza virus is an enveloped virus with a segmented negative-oriented single-stranded RNA genome, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae. INTRO +55 92 negative-oriented single-stranded RNA chemical Influenza virus is an enveloped virus with a segmented negative-oriented single-stranded RNA genome, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae. INTRO +118 134 Orthomyxoviridae taxonomy_domain Influenza virus is an enveloped virus with a segmented negative-oriented single-stranded RNA genome, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae. INTRO +9 20 influenza A taxonomy_domain Seasonal influenza A and B viruses affect each year approximately 5–10% of the adult and 20–30% of the paediatric population, and there is a permanent risk of sudden influenza pandemics, such as the notorious ‘Spanish flu’ in 1918 and the swine-origin H1N1 pandemic in 2009. INTRO +25 26 B taxonomy_domain Seasonal influenza A and B viruses affect each year approximately 5–10% of the adult and 20–30% of the paediatric population, and there is a permanent risk of sudden influenza pandemics, such as the notorious ‘Spanish flu’ in 1918 and the swine-origin H1N1 pandemic in 2009. INTRO +27 34 viruses taxonomy_domain Seasonal influenza A and B viruses affect each year approximately 5–10% of the adult and 20–30% of the paediatric population, and there is a permanent risk of sudden influenza pandemics, such as the notorious ‘Spanish flu’ in 1918 and the swine-origin H1N1 pandemic in 2009. INTRO +166 175 influenza taxonomy_domain Seasonal influenza A and B viruses affect each year approximately 5–10% of the adult and 20–30% of the paediatric population, and there is a permanent risk of sudden influenza pandemics, such as the notorious ‘Spanish flu’ in 1918 and the swine-origin H1N1 pandemic in 2009. INTRO +252 256 H1N1 species Seasonal influenza A and B viruses affect each year approximately 5–10% of the adult and 20–30% of the paediatric population, and there is a permanent risk of sudden influenza pandemics, such as the notorious ‘Spanish flu’ in 1918 and the swine-origin H1N1 pandemic in 2009. INTRO +20 29 influenza taxonomy_domain Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +30 35 virus taxonomy_domain Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +71 76 viral taxonomy_domain Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +77 91 M2 ion-channel protein_type Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +93 103 amantadine chemical Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +108 119 rimantadine chemical Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +131 136 viral taxonomy_domain Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +137 150 neuraminidase protein_type Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +152 161 zanamivir chemical Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +166 177 oseltamivir chemical Two classes of anti-influenza virus drugs are available, acting on the viral M2 ion-channel (amantadine and rimantadine) or on the viral neuraminidase (zanamivir and oseltamivir). INTRO +4 6 M2 protein_type The M2 inhibitors have limited clinical utility due to their central nervous system side effects and widespread resistance, as in the case of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus; resistance is also a growing concern for oseltamivir. INTRO +160 164 H1N1 species The M2 inhibitors have limited clinical utility due to their central nervous system side effects and widespread resistance, as in the case of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus; resistance is also a growing concern for oseltamivir. INTRO +165 170 virus taxonomy_domain The M2 inhibitors have limited clinical utility due to their central nervous system side effects and widespread resistance, as in the case of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus; resistance is also a growing concern for oseltamivir. INTRO +213 224 oseltamivir chemical The M2 inhibitors have limited clinical utility due to their central nervous system side effects and widespread resistance, as in the case of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus; resistance is also a growing concern for oseltamivir. INTRO +4 13 influenza taxonomy_domain The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +14 19 virus taxonomy_domain The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +20 30 polymerase protein_type The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +70 73 PB1 protein The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +75 78 PB2 protein The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +83 85 PA protein The influenza virus polymerase complex is composed of three subunits: PB1, PB2 and PA. INTRO +4 6 PA protein The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +7 14 subunit structure_element The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +44 56 endonuclease protein_type The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +71 74 PB2 protein The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +75 82 subunit structure_element The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +125 136 capped RNAs chemical The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +155 158 RNA chemical The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +189 192 PB1 protein The PA subunit performs the ‘cap-snatching’ endonuclease reaction, the PB2 subunit is responsible for initial binding of the capped RNAs, while the actual RNA synthesis is performed by the PB1 protein. INTRO +30 35 viral taxonomy_domain Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +52 61 influenza taxonomy_domain Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +62 67 virus taxonomy_domain Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +68 78 polymerase protein_type Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +190 192 PA protein Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +193 205 endonuclease protein_type Given its crucial role in the viral life cycle, the influenza virus polymerase is widely recognized as a superior target for antiviral drug development and, in particular, inhibition of the PA endonuclease has deserved much attention in recent years. INTRO +4 16 endonuclease protein_type The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +17 31 catalytic site site The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +47 64 N-terminal domain structure_element The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +68 70 PA protein The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +72 74 PA protein The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +75 79 Nter structure_element The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +90 95 1~195 residue_range The endonuclease catalytic site resides in the N-terminal domain of PA (PA-Nter; residues 1~195). INTRO +15 24 histidine residue_name It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +26 31 His41 residue_name_number It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +56 74 strictly conserved protein_state It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +75 81 acidic protein_state It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +92 97 Glu80 residue_name_number It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +99 105 Asp108 residue_name_number It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +107 113 Glu119 residue_name_number It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +122 132 coordinate bond_interaction It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +148 154 Ile120 residue_name_number It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +175 184 manganese chemical It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +188 197 magnesium chemical It comprises a histidine (His41) and a cluster of three strictly conserved acidic residues (Glu80, Asp108, Glu119), which coordinate (together with Ile120) one, two, or three manganese or magnesium ions. INTRO +41 45 Mg2+ chemical Since the intracellular concentration of Mg2+ is at least 1000-fold higher than that of Mn2+, magnesium may be more biologically relevant. INTRO +88 93 Mn2+, chemical Since the intracellular concentration of Mg2+ is at least 1000-fold higher than that of Mn2+, magnesium may be more biologically relevant. INTRO +94 103 magnesium chemical Since the intracellular concentration of Mg2+ is at least 1000-fold higher than that of Mn2+, magnesium may be more biologically relevant. INTRO +70 81 active site site A controversy about number and type of metal ions exists also for the active site of HIV-1 integrase. INTRO +85 90 HIV-1 species A controversy about number and type of metal ions exists also for the active site of HIV-1 integrase. INTRO +91 100 integrase protein_type A controversy about number and type of metal ions exists also for the active site of HIV-1 integrase. INTRO +0 5 HIV-1 species HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +6 15 integrase protein_type HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +113 118 metal chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +134 139 viral taxonomy_domain HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +168 170 PA protein HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +242 251 influenza taxonomy_domain HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +252 264 endonuclease protein_type HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +296 318 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +332 341 flutimide chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +363 384 2-hydroxyphenyl amide chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +409 423 tetramic acids chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +425 449 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +463 474 marchantins chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +479 488 green tea taxonomy_domain HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +489 498 catechins chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +505 531 epigallocatechin-3-gallate chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +533 537 EGCG chemical HIV-1 integrase inhibitors are a paradigm for the innovative drug concept that is based on coordination with the metal cofactor(s) of viral enzymes: similarly, several PA-binding agents with metal-chelating properties have been identified as influenza endonuclease inhibitors (Fig. 1), including 2,4-dioxobutanoic acid derivatives, flutimide and its derivatives, 2-hydroxyphenyl amide derivatives, as well as tetramic acids, 5-hydroxypyrimidin-4-one derivatives, marchantins and green tea catechins, like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, Fig. 1). INTRO +102 104 PA protein In recent years, we focused our research on chemical scaffolds that are able to chelate metal ions of PA-Nter, resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication. INTRO +105 109 Nter structure_element In recent years, we focused our research on chemical scaffolds that are able to chelate metal ions of PA-Nter, resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication. INTRO +138 147 influenza taxonomy_domain In recent years, we focused our research on chemical scaffolds that are able to chelate metal ions of PA-Nter, resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication. INTRO +148 153 virus taxonomy_domain In recent years, we focused our research on chemical scaffolds that are able to chelate metal ions of PA-Nter, resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication. INTRO +0 16 N-acylhydrazones chemical N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +80 88 spectrum evidence N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +140 143 HIV taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +145 156 hepatitis A taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +158 166 vaccinia taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +171 180 influenza taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +181 186 virus taxonomy_domain N-acylhydrazones represent an appealing class of chelating ligands with a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as activity against HIV, hepatitis A, vaccinia and influenza virus. INTRO +70 86 N-acylhydrazones chemical In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +117 132 enzymatic assay experimental_method In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +138 140 PA protein In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +141 145 Nter structure_element In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +146 158 endonuclease protein_type In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +173 239 cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution experimental_method In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +244 262 virus yield assays experimental_method In the present work, we report the biological activity of a series of N-acylhydrazones (Fig. 2), as determined in an enzymatic assay with PA-Nter endonuclease as well as in cell-based influenza viral ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) reconstitution and virus yield assays. INTRO +8 24 N-acylhydrazones chemical Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity with 50% effective concentration values (EC50) in the range of 3–20 μM and good selectivity (Table 1 and Fig. 3). INTRO +59 68 influenza taxonomy_domain Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity with 50% effective concentration values (EC50) in the range of 3–20 μM and good selectivity (Table 1 and Fig. 3). INTRO +83 110 50% effective concentration evidence Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity with 50% effective concentration values (EC50) in the range of 3–20 μM and good selectivity (Table 1 and Fig. 3). INTRO +119 123 EC50 evidence Several N-acylhydrazones were found to have promising anti-influenza activity with 50% effective concentration values (EC50) in the range of 3–20 μM and good selectivity (Table 1 and Fig. 3). INTRO +0 29 Computational docking studies experimental_method Computational docking studies of two candidate ligands in the PA-Nter active site gave information about the features that could determine inhibition of endonuclease activity. INTRO +62 64 PA protein Computational docking studies of two candidate ligands in the PA-Nter active site gave information about the features that could determine inhibition of endonuclease activity. INTRO +65 69 Nter structure_element Computational docking studies of two candidate ligands in the PA-Nter active site gave information about the features that could determine inhibition of endonuclease activity. INTRO +70 81 active site site Computational docking studies of two candidate ligands in the PA-Nter active site gave information about the features that could determine inhibition of endonuclease activity. INTRO +153 165 endonuclease protein_type Computational docking studies of two candidate ligands in the PA-Nter active site gave information about the features that could determine inhibition of endonuclease activity. INTRO +26 49 X-ray crystal structure evidence Moreover, we describe the X-ray crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors. INTRO +53 55 PA protein Moreover, we describe the X-ray crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors. INTRO +56 60 Nter structure_element Moreover, we describe the X-ray crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors. INTRO +61 76 in complex with protein_state Moreover, we describe the X-ray crystal structure of PA-Nter in complex with one of the most active inhibitors. INTRO +0 16 N-acylhydrazones chemical N-acylhydrazones 1–27 (Fig. 2) were prepared in high yields by following literature methods (Fig. 2A); they were characterized by spectroscopic tools, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. RESULTS +17 21 1–27 chemical N-acylhydrazones 1–27 (Fig. 2) were prepared in high yields by following literature methods (Fig. 2A); they were characterized by spectroscopic tools, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. RESULTS +151 168 mass spectrometry experimental_method N-acylhydrazones 1–27 (Fig. 2) were prepared in high yields by following literature methods (Fig. 2A); they were characterized by spectroscopic tools, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. RESULTS +173 191 elemental analysis experimental_method N-acylhydrazones 1–27 (Fig. 2) were prepared in high yields by following literature methods (Fig. 2A); they were characterized by spectroscopic tools, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. RESULTS +53 57 1–27 chemical Even if isomerism around the C = N bond is possible, 1–27 are present in the E form in solution, as evidenced by the chemical shift values of the HC = N and NH protons in the 1H-NMR spectrum. RESULTS +175 181 1H-NMR experimental_method Even if isomerism around the C = N bond is possible, 1–27 are present in the E form in solution, as evidenced by the chemical shift values of the HC = N and NH protons in the 1H-NMR spectrum. RESULTS +182 190 spectrum evidence Even if isomerism around the C = N bond is possible, 1–27 are present in the E form in solution, as evidenced by the chemical shift values of the HC = N and NH protons in the 1H-NMR spectrum. RESULTS +52 53 3 chemical Exceptions are represented by the alkyl-derivatives 3 and 4 (2:1 and 5:3 E:Z ratio, respectively). RESULTS +58 59 4 chemical Exceptions are represented by the alkyl-derivatives 3 and 4 (2:1 and 5:3 E:Z ratio, respectively). RESULTS +74 88 acylhydrazones chemical If R’ (Fig. 2A) is a 2-hydroxy substituted phenyl ring, the corresponding acylhydrazones can coordinate one or, depending on denticity, two metal centers (modes A and B in Fig. 4). RESULTS +93 103 coordinate bond_interaction If R’ (Fig. 2A) is a 2-hydroxy substituted phenyl ring, the corresponding acylhydrazones can coordinate one or, depending on denticity, two metal centers (modes A and B in Fig. 4). RESULTS +14 57 N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +59 60 1 chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +88 89 2 chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +139 142 3–8 chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +144 146 18 chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +148 150 19 chemical Starting from N’-(2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene)-semicarbazide (1) and its methoxy-analogue (2), we modified the acylhydrazonic substituent R” (3–8, 18, 19, Fig. 2A). RESULTS +3 5 18 chemical In 18 and 19, also the gallic moiety can be involved in the chelation of the metal cofactors (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +10 12 19 chemical In 18 and 19, also the gallic moiety can be involved in the chelation of the metal cofactors (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +23 29 gallic chemical In 18 and 19, also the gallic moiety can be involved in the chelation of the metal cofactors (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +60 69 chelation bond_interaction In 18 and 19, also the gallic moiety can be involved in the chelation of the metal cofactors (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +58 62 9–11 chemical In order to investigate the role of hydroxyl substituents 9–11, 13–17, 20–23 and 27 were also synthesized. RESULTS +64 69 13–17 chemical In order to investigate the role of hydroxyl substituents 9–11, 13–17, 20–23 and 27 were also synthesized. RESULTS +71 76 20–23 chemical In order to investigate the role of hydroxyl substituents 9–11, 13–17, 20–23 and 27 were also synthesized. RESULTS +81 83 27 chemical In order to investigate the role of hydroxyl substituents 9–11, 13–17, 20–23 and 27 were also synthesized. RESULTS +9 11 12 chemical Compound 12 was synthesized in order to confirm the crucial influence of the gallic moiety. RESULTS +77 83 gallic chemical Compound 12 was synthesized in order to confirm the crucial influence of the gallic moiety. RESULTS +9 11 26 chemical Finally, 26 was here considered, because it is an inhibitor of HIV RNase H, another enzyme with two magnesium ions in its active site. RESULTS +63 66 HIV taxonomy_domain Finally, 26 was here considered, because it is an inhibitor of HIV RNase H, another enzyme with two magnesium ions in its active site. RESULTS +67 74 RNase H protein Finally, 26 was here considered, because it is an inhibitor of HIV RNase H, another enzyme with two magnesium ions in its active site. RESULTS +100 109 magnesium chemical Finally, 26 was here considered, because it is an inhibitor of HIV RNase H, another enzyme with two magnesium ions in its active site. RESULTS +122 133 active site site Finally, 26 was here considered, because it is an inhibitor of HIV RNase H, another enzyme with two magnesium ions in its active site. RESULTS +37 53 N-acylhydrazones chemical Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +74 83 chelation bond_interaction Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +100 105 metal chemical Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +125 134 influenza taxonomy_domain Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +135 137 PA protein Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +138 142 Nter structure_element Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +143 154 active site site Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +226 228 19 chemical Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +230 233 H2L chemical Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +243 247 Mg2+ chemical Since the inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones could be related to chelation of the divalent metal cofactor(s) in the influenza PA-Nter active site, we investigated the coordination properties of one model ligand (i.e. 19, H2L) towards Mg2+. RESULTS +99 112 triethylamine chemical Different reaction conditions were used (1:1 and 1:2 metal to ligand ratio, up to 4 equivalents of triethylamine), but in any case the same chemical species Mg(HL)2∙4H2O was recovered and conveniently characterized. RESULTS +157 169 Mg(HL)2∙4H2O chemical Different reaction conditions were used (1:1 and 1:2 metal to ligand ratio, up to 4 equivalents of triethylamine), but in any case the same chemical species Mg(HL)2∙4H2O was recovered and conveniently characterized. RESULTS +37 44 d6-DMSO chemical The use of a coordinating solvent as d6-DMSO causes partial decoordination of the ligand, but the 1H-NMR spectrum in MeOD, instead, shows only the signals attributable to the complex. RESULTS +98 104 1H-NMR experimental_method The use of a coordinating solvent as d6-DMSO causes partial decoordination of the ligand, but the 1H-NMR spectrum in MeOD, instead, shows only the signals attributable to the complex. RESULTS +105 113 spectrum evidence The use of a coordinating solvent as d6-DMSO causes partial decoordination of the ligand, but the 1H-NMR spectrum in MeOD, instead, shows only the signals attributable to the complex. RESULTS +7 14 13C-NMR experimental_method In the 13C-NMR spectrum, the signal of the C = O quaternary carbon is practically unaffected by complexation, suggesting that the C = O group is weakly involved in the coordination to the metal ion. RESULTS +15 23 spectrum evidence In the 13C-NMR spectrum, the signal of the C = O quaternary carbon is practically unaffected by complexation, suggesting that the C = O group is weakly involved in the coordination to the metal ion. RESULTS +26 28 IR experimental_method This is confirmed, in the IR spectrum, by the shift of about 20 cm−1 of the C = O absorption, while a shift of 30–50 cm−1 is expected when the carbonylic oxygen is tightly bound to the metal ion. RESULTS +29 37 spectrum evidence This is confirmed, in the IR spectrum, by the shift of about 20 cm−1 of the C = O absorption, while a shift of 30–50 cm−1 is expected when the carbonylic oxygen is tightly bound to the metal ion. RESULTS +0 8 ESI-mass experimental_method ESI-mass spectra and elemental analysis confirmed the formula Mg(HL)2∙4H2O. RESULTS +9 16 spectra evidence ESI-mass spectra and elemental analysis confirmed the formula Mg(HL)2∙4H2O. RESULTS +21 39 elemental analysis experimental_method ESI-mass spectra and elemental analysis confirmed the formula Mg(HL)2∙4H2O. RESULTS +62 74 Mg(HL)2∙4H2O chemical ESI-mass spectra and elemental analysis confirmed the formula Mg(HL)2∙4H2O. RESULTS +28 43 N-acylhydrazone chemical The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +60 69 magnesium chemical The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +111 134 UV-visible spectroscopy experimental_method The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +136 157 UV-visible titrations experimental_method The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +161 163 23 chemical The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +168 170 19 chemical The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +176 193 increasing amount experimental_method The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +197 208 Mg(CH3COO)2 chemical The interaction between the N-acylhydrazone ligands and the magnesium cation was investigated also by means of UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible titrations of 23 and 19 with increasing amount of Mg(CH3COO)2 are shown in Figure S1). RESULTS +4 12 spectrum evidence The spectrum of 19 includes a band at 313 nm assignable to n-π* transitions of the C = N and C = O groups. RESULTS +16 18 19 chemical The spectrum of 19 includes a band at 313 nm assignable to n-π* transitions of the C = N and C = O groups. RESULTS +36 47 Mg(CH3COO)2 chemical By adding increasing equivalents of Mg(CH3COO)2, the absorption around 400 nm increases, and a new band appears with a maximum at 397 nm. RESULTS +44 46 23 chemical When the same experiment was performed with 23, a different behavior was observed. RESULTS +28 33 Mg2+, chemical Increasing concentration of Mg2+, in fact, caused a diminution in the maximum absorption, an isosbestic point is visible at about 345 nm, but a new band at 400 nm does not appear. RESULTS +8 10 19 chemical Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +15 17 23 chemical Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +18 28 coordinate bond_interaction Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +33 37 Mg2+ chemical Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +62 64 19 chemical Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +164 166 23 chemical Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +294 296 UV experimental_method Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +297 305 spectrum evidence Ligands 19 and 23 coordinate the Mg2+ ions in different ways: 19 chelates the metal ion by using the deprotonated salicyl oxygen and the iminic nitrogen, while for 23, the gallic moiety is supposed to be involved (Fig. 4A,B versus C), leading to different, less extensive, modifications of the UV spectrum. RESULTS +18 20 PA protein Inhibition of the PA-Nter enzyme RESULTS +21 25 Nter structure_element Inhibition of the PA-Nter enzyme RESULTS +63 72 influenza taxonomy_domain All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +73 85 endonuclease protein_type All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +92 121 enzymatic plasmid-based assay experimental_method All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +139 141 PA protein All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +142 146 Nter structure_element All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +162 190 cell-based influenza methods experimental_method All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +197 239 virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays experimental_method All the compounds were tested for their ability to inhibit the influenza endonuclease in an enzymatic plasmid-based assay with recombinant PA-Nter, as well as in cell-based influenza methods (i.e. virus yield and vRNP reconstitution assays). RESULTS +129 149 dose-response curves evidence The results are shown in Table 1 and summarized in Fig. 3 to visualize the structure-activity relationships; Figure S2 shows the dose-response curves for three representative compounds (i.e. 10, 13 and 23) in either the PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +191 193 10 chemical The results are shown in Table 1 and summarized in Fig. 3 to visualize the structure-activity relationships; Figure S2 shows the dose-response curves for three representative compounds (i.e. 10, 13 and 23) in either the PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +195 197 13 chemical The results are shown in Table 1 and summarized in Fig. 3 to visualize the structure-activity relationships; Figure S2 shows the dose-response curves for three representative compounds (i.e. 10, 13 and 23) in either the PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +202 204 23 chemical The results are shown in Table 1 and summarized in Fig. 3 to visualize the structure-activity relationships; Figure S2 shows the dose-response curves for three representative compounds (i.e. 10, 13 and 23) in either the PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +220 258 PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay experimental_method The results are shown in Table 1 and summarized in Fig. 3 to visualize the structure-activity relationships; Figure S2 shows the dose-response curves for three representative compounds (i.e. 10, 13 and 23) in either the PA-enzyme or vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +23 27 IC50 evidence The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +40 81 N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide chemical The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +83 84 1 chemical The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +170 171 3 chemical The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +245 246 5 chemical The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +251 252 7 chemical The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +254 258 IC50 evidence The moderate activity (IC50 = 24 μM) of N’-2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene semicarbazide (1) was completely lost when the NH2 moiety was replaced by a hydrophobic heptyl chain (3), but it is less affected when a phenyl or a 2-hydroxyphenyl is present (5 and 7, IC50 = 84 and 54 μM, respectively). RESULTS +39 63 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +98 128 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +167 168 2 chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +170 171 4 chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +173 174 6 chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +179 180 8 chemical When the hydroxyl in position 3 on R1 (2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene) was replaced by a methoxy group (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene), the activity disappeared (compounds 2, 4, 6 and 8). RESULTS +28 32 IC50 evidence The activity is unaffected (IC50 values ranging from 45 to 75 μM) when going from two hydroxyls in R1 (7) to compounds with three hydroxyls (i.e. 9, 10 and 11). RESULTS +103 104 7 chemical The activity is unaffected (IC50 values ranging from 45 to 75 μM) when going from two hydroxyls in R1 (7) to compounds with three hydroxyls (i.e. 9, 10 and 11). RESULTS +146 147 9 chemical The activity is unaffected (IC50 values ranging from 45 to 75 μM) when going from two hydroxyls in R1 (7) to compounds with three hydroxyls (i.e. 9, 10 and 11). RESULTS +149 151 10 chemical The activity is unaffected (IC50 values ranging from 45 to 75 μM) when going from two hydroxyls in R1 (7) to compounds with three hydroxyls (i.e. 9, 10 and 11). RESULTS +156 158 11 chemical The activity is unaffected (IC50 values ranging from 45 to 75 μM) when going from two hydroxyls in R1 (7) to compounds with three hydroxyls (i.e. 9, 10 and 11). RESULTS +11 13 11 chemical Similarly, 11 (R1 = 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl, R2 = 2-hydroxyphenyl) had comparable activity as 27 (R1 = 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl, R2 = NH2). RESULTS +93 95 27 chemical Similarly, 11 (R1 = 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl, R2 = 2-hydroxyphenyl) had comparable activity as 27 (R1 = 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl, R2 = NH2). RESULTS +71 73 11 chemical Within the series carrying a 2-hydroxyphenyl R2 group, the activity of 11 is particularly intriguing. RESULTS +0 2 11 chemical 11 does not have the possibility to chelate in a tridentate ONO fashion (mode A in Fig. 4), but it can coordinate two cations by means of its three OH groups in R1 (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +103 113 coordinate bond_interaction 11 does not have the possibility to chelate in a tridentate ONO fashion (mode A in Fig. 4), but it can coordinate two cations by means of its three OH groups in R1 (mode C, Fig. 4). RESULTS +53 70 crystal structure evidence Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +107 109 PA protein Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +110 114 Nter structure_element Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +115 127 endonuclease protein_type Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +128 143 in complex with protein_state Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +158 162 EGCG chemical Note that a similar chelating mode was observed in a crystal structure, solved by Cusack and coworkers, of PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with the inhibitor EGCG. RESULTS +4 6 PA protein The PA-Nter inhibitory activity strongly depends on the number and position of hydroxyl substituents in R1 and R2: this is clearly highlighted by the data obtained with compounds 13–23, in which R2 is a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl (gallic) group, the most active scaffold in our series. RESULTS +7 11 Nter structure_element The PA-Nter inhibitory activity strongly depends on the number and position of hydroxyl substituents in R1 and R2: this is clearly highlighted by the data obtained with compounds 13–23, in which R2 is a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl (gallic) group, the most active scaffold in our series. RESULTS +179 184 13–23 chemical The PA-Nter inhibitory activity strongly depends on the number and position of hydroxyl substituents in R1 and R2: this is clearly highlighted by the data obtained with compounds 13–23, in which R2 is a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl (gallic) group, the most active scaffold in our series. RESULTS +69 71 13 chemical The analogue carrying an unsubstituted aromatic ring as R1 (compound 13) had moderate activity (IC50 = 69 μM). RESULTS +96 100 IC50 evidence The analogue carrying an unsubstituted aromatic ring as R1 (compound 13) had moderate activity (IC50 = 69 μM). RESULTS +52 54 14 chemical When one OH was added at position 2 of the R1 ring (14), the activity was lost. RESULTS +83 85 15 chemical Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +87 91 IC50 evidence Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +129 131 18 chemical Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +133 137 IC50 evidence Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +207 209 17 chemical Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +211 215 IC50 evidence Adding a second OH substituent at position 5 resulted in strong activity (compound 15, IC50 = 9 μM); medium activity for a 3-OH (18; IC50 = 83 μM), and marginal activity when the second OH is at position 4 (17, IC50 ≥ 370 μM). RESULTS +35 37 19 chemical The addition of a 3-methoxy group (19) abolished all inhibitory activity. RESULTS +107 112 14–19 chemical This cannot be related to variations in the chelating features displayed by the R1 moiety, since compounds 14–19 all have, in theory, the capacity to chelate one metal ion through the ortho-OH and iminic nitrogen (mode A in Fig. 4). RESULTS +19 21 18 chemical Moreover, compound 18 can, in principle, chelate the two M2+ ions in the active site according to mode B (Fig. 4), yet it (IC50 = 83 μM) has nine-fold lower activity than 15, that does not possess this two-metal chelating feature. RESULTS +57 60 M2+ chemical Moreover, compound 18 can, in principle, chelate the two M2+ ions in the active site according to mode B (Fig. 4), yet it (IC50 = 83 μM) has nine-fold lower activity than 15, that does not possess this two-metal chelating feature. RESULTS +73 84 active site site Moreover, compound 18 can, in principle, chelate the two M2+ ions in the active site according to mode B (Fig. 4), yet it (IC50 = 83 μM) has nine-fold lower activity than 15, that does not possess this two-metal chelating feature. RESULTS +123 127 IC50 evidence Moreover, compound 18 can, in principle, chelate the two M2+ ions in the active site according to mode B (Fig. 4), yet it (IC50 = 83 μM) has nine-fold lower activity than 15, that does not possess this two-metal chelating feature. RESULTS +171 173 15 chemical Moreover, compound 18 can, in principle, chelate the two M2+ ions in the active site according to mode B (Fig. 4), yet it (IC50 = 83 μM) has nine-fold lower activity than 15, that does not possess this two-metal chelating feature. RESULTS +184 195 active site site Therefore, we hypothesized that the inhibitory activity of the series containing the gallic moiety is determined by: (i) the capacity of the moiety R2 to chelate two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, according to mode C (Fig. 4); and (ii) the presence and position of one or more hydroxyl substituents in R1, which may possibly result in ligand-protein interactions (e.g. through hydrogen bonds). RESULTS +391 405 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Therefore, we hypothesized that the inhibitory activity of the series containing the gallic moiety is determined by: (i) the capacity of the moiety R2 to chelate two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, according to mode C (Fig. 4); and (ii) the presence and position of one or more hydroxyl substituents in R1, which may possibly result in ligand-protein interactions (e.g. through hydrogen bonds). RESULTS +33 63 molecular docking calculations experimental_method This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +68 82 X-ray analysis experimental_method This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +96 98 23 chemical This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +99 114 in complex with protein_state This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +115 117 PA protein This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +118 122 Nter structure_element This assumption was supported by molecular docking calculations and X-ray analysis of inhibitor 23 in complex with PA-Nter (vide infra). RESULTS +34 36 15 chemical Substitution of the 5-hydroxyl in 15 by a methoxy group (16) causes a dramatic drop in activity (IC50 = 9 and 454 μM for 15 and 16, respectively). RESULTS +57 59 16 chemical Substitution of the 5-hydroxyl in 15 by a methoxy group (16) causes a dramatic drop in activity (IC50 = 9 and 454 μM for 15 and 16, respectively). RESULTS +97 101 IC50 evidence Substitution of the 5-hydroxyl in 15 by a methoxy group (16) causes a dramatic drop in activity (IC50 = 9 and 454 μM for 15 and 16, respectively). RESULTS +121 123 15 chemical Substitution of the 5-hydroxyl in 15 by a methoxy group (16) causes a dramatic drop in activity (IC50 = 9 and 454 μM for 15 and 16, respectively). RESULTS +128 130 16 chemical Substitution of the 5-hydroxyl in 15 by a methoxy group (16) causes a dramatic drop in activity (IC50 = 9 and 454 μM for 15 and 16, respectively). RESULTS +81 83 20 chemical In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +85 87 21 chemical In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +89 91 22 chemical In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +96 98 23 chemical In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +121 123 PA protein In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +124 128 Nter structure_element In particular, all the compounds with a trihydroxylated phenyl group as R1 (i.e. 20, 21, 22 and 23) were able to inhibit PA-Nter quite potently. RESULTS +11 15 IC50 evidence The lowest IC50 values were obtained for 21 and 23 (IC50 = 13 and 7 μM, respectively), which both have one of their three hydroxyl groups at position 5. RESULTS +41 43 21 chemical The lowest IC50 values were obtained for 21 and 23 (IC50 = 13 and 7 μM, respectively), which both have one of their three hydroxyl groups at position 5. RESULTS +48 50 23 chemical The lowest IC50 values were obtained for 21 and 23 (IC50 = 13 and 7 μM, respectively), which both have one of their three hydroxyl groups at position 5. RESULTS +52 56 IC50 evidence The lowest IC50 values were obtained for 21 and 23 (IC50 = 13 and 7 μM, respectively), which both have one of their three hydroxyl groups at position 5. RESULTS +44 46 23 chemical The most active compound in this series was 23, which lacks the hydroxyl group at position 2 of R1, further confirming that this function is undesirable or even detrimental for inhibitory activity against PA-Nter, as already noticed above for 14. RESULTS +205 207 PA protein The most active compound in this series was 23, which lacks the hydroxyl group at position 2 of R1, further confirming that this function is undesirable or even detrimental for inhibitory activity against PA-Nter, as already noticed above for 14. RESULTS +208 212 Nter structure_element The most active compound in this series was 23, which lacks the hydroxyl group at position 2 of R1, further confirming that this function is undesirable or even detrimental for inhibitory activity against PA-Nter, as already noticed above for 14. RESULTS +243 245 14 chemical The most active compound in this series was 23, which lacks the hydroxyl group at position 2 of R1, further confirming that this function is undesirable or even detrimental for inhibitory activity against PA-Nter, as already noticed above for 14. RESULTS +64 73 chelation bond_interaction Consistent with a crucial role of the R2 gallic moiety in metal chelation, the strong activity of 15 was completely lost in its 3,4,5-trimethoxy analogue 12. RESULTS +98 100 15 chemical Consistent with a crucial role of the R2 gallic moiety in metal chelation, the strong activity of 15 was completely lost in its 3,4,5-trimethoxy analogue 12. RESULTS +154 156 12 chemical Consistent with a crucial role of the R2 gallic moiety in metal chelation, the strong activity of 15 was completely lost in its 3,4,5-trimethoxy analogue 12. RESULTS +83 87 IC50 evidence On the other hand, the R2 gallic containing compounds displayed moderate activity (IC50 values around 40 μM) when R1 was absent (i.e. the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide 28, Fig. 2), or composed of an extended ring system (26) or a pyrrole ring (25). RESULTS +138 168 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide chemical On the other hand, the R2 gallic containing compounds displayed moderate activity (IC50 values around 40 μM) when R1 was absent (i.e. the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide 28, Fig. 2), or composed of an extended ring system (26) or a pyrrole ring (25). RESULTS +169 171 28 chemical On the other hand, the R2 gallic containing compounds displayed moderate activity (IC50 values around 40 μM) when R1 was absent (i.e. the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide 28, Fig. 2), or composed of an extended ring system (26) or a pyrrole ring (25). RESULTS +222 224 26 chemical On the other hand, the R2 gallic containing compounds displayed moderate activity (IC50 values around 40 μM) when R1 was absent (i.e. the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide 28, Fig. 2), or composed of an extended ring system (26) or a pyrrole ring (25). RESULTS +245 247 25 chemical On the other hand, the R2 gallic containing compounds displayed moderate activity (IC50 values around 40 μM) when R1 was absent (i.e. the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide 28, Fig. 2), or composed of an extended ring system (26) or a pyrrole ring (25). RESULTS +57 59 24 chemical Still lower activity was seen with the pyridine analogue 24. RESULTS +102 104 PA protein Evidently, the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzyl moiety at R2 is fundamental but not sufficient to ensure potent PA-Nter endonuclease inhibition, since the interactions of R1 with the amino acid side chains of the protein appear crucial in modulating activity. RESULTS +105 109 Nter structure_element Evidently, the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzyl moiety at R2 is fundamental but not sufficient to ensure potent PA-Nter endonuclease inhibition, since the interactions of R1 with the amino acid side chains of the protein appear crucial in modulating activity. RESULTS +110 122 endonuclease protein_type Evidently, the 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzyl moiety at R2 is fundamental but not sufficient to ensure potent PA-Nter endonuclease inhibition, since the interactions of R1 with the amino acid side chains of the protein appear crucial in modulating activity. RESULTS +14 18 vRNP complex_assembly Inhibition of vRNP activity or virus replication in cells RESULTS +31 36 virus taxonomy_domain Inhibition of vRNP activity or virus replication in cells RESULTS +22 31 influenza taxonomy_domain To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +32 37 virus taxonomy_domain To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +60 64 1–28 chemical To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +98 133 influenza vRNP reconstitution assay experimental_method To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +137 142 human species To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +225 229 EC50 evidence To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +245 262 virus yield assay experimental_method To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +266 275 influenza taxonomy_domain To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50���< 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +276 281 virus taxonomy_domain To determine the anti-influenza virus activity of compounds 1–28 in cell culture, we performed an influenza vRNP reconstitution assay in human embryonic kidney 293 T (HEK293T) cells, then subjected the active compounds (i.e. EC50 < 100 μM) to a virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells (Table 1 and Fig. 3). RESULTS +9 24 N-acylhydrazone chemical For some N-acylhydrazone compounds, we observed quite potent and selective activity in the vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +91 116 vRNP reconstitution assay experimental_method For some N-acylhydrazone compounds, we observed quite potent and selective activity in the vRNP reconstitution assay. RESULTS +45 50 viral taxonomy_domain This indicates that they are able to inhibit viral RNA synthesis and suggests that they could be classified as original PA inhibitors. RESULTS +51 54 RNA chemical This indicates that they are able to inhibit viral RNA synthesis and suggests that they could be classified as original PA inhibitors. RESULTS +120 122 PA protein This indicates that they are able to inhibit viral RNA synthesis and suggests that they could be classified as original PA inhibitors. RESULTS +11 15 EC50 evidence Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +17 21 vRNP complex_assembly Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +26 30 EC90 evidence Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +32 37 virus taxonomy_domain Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +99 101 15 chemical Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +106 111 20–23 chemical Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +185 187 15 chemical Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +199 201 20 chemical Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +202 204 23 chemical Values for EC50 (vRNP) or EC90 (virus yield) in the range of 0.4–18 μM were obtained for compounds 15 and 20–23, which all carry a 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl as R2, and possess either two (15) or three (20–23) hydroxyl substituents in the R1 moiety. RESULTS +10 34 enzymatic PA-Nter assays experimental_method As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +88 90 21 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +92 94 22 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +99 101 23 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +186 187 9 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +189 191 10 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +196 198 11 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +201 203 10 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +208 210 22 chemical As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +239 243 EC50 evidence As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +251 276 vRNP reconstitution assay experimental_method As in the enzymatic PA-Nter assays, the compounds having R2 as a gallic moiety (Fig. 3: 21, 22 and 23) showed slightly higher activity than the compounds carrying a 2-hydroxyl R2 group (9, 10 and 11); 10 and 22 have substantially the same EC50 in the vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cells. RESULTS +4 13 hydrazide chemical The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +14 16 28 chemical The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +33 38 virus taxonomy_domain The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +59 78 vRNP reconstitution experimental_method The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +176 178 18 chemical The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +183 188 21–23 chemical The hydrazide 28 displayed weak (virus yield) to moderate (vRNP reconstitution) activity, albeit less than the most active molecules in the 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl series (i.e. 18 and 21–23). RESULTS +121 123 28 chemical Even if there are no data indicating that the compounds reported in the paper are subject to hydrolysis, the activity of 28 could raise the concern that for some N-acylhydrazones the antiviral activity in cell culture may be related to their intracellular hydrolysis. RESULTS +162 178 N-acylhydrazones chemical Even if there are no data indicating that the compounds reported in the paper are subject to hydrolysis, the activity of 28 could raise the concern that for some N-acylhydrazones the antiviral activity in cell culture may be related to their intracellular hydrolysis. RESULTS +86 90 EC50 evidence However, this is unlikely, since the antiviral potency showed large differences (i.e. EC50 values between 0.42 and 29 μM) for compounds with the same R2 but different R1 groups, meaning that R1 does play a role in modulating the antiviral effect. RESULTS +32 56 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +63 64 3 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +66 67 5 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +72 73 7 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +78 108 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +122 123 4 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +125 126 6 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +131 132 8 chemical Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +177 187 vRNP assay experimental_method Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +194 198 CC50 evidence Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +224 241 selectivity index evidence Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +252 256 CC50 evidence Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +260 264 EC50 evidence Most compounds carrying as R1 a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene (i.e. 3, 5 and 7) or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene moiety (i.e. 4, 6 and 8) showed relatively high cytotoxicity in the vRNP assay, with CC50 values below 50 μM and a selectivity index (ratio of CC50 to EC50) below 8. RESULTS +27 29 18 chemical Two notable exceptions are 18 and 19 (containing a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene R1, respectively) which were not cytotoxic at 200 μM and displayed favorable antiviral selectivity. RESULTS +34 36 19 chemical Two notable exceptions are 18 and 19 (containing a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene R1, respectively) which were not cytotoxic at 200 μM and displayed favorable antiviral selectivity. RESULTS +51 75 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene chemical Two notable exceptions are 18 and 19 (containing a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene R1, respectively) which were not cytotoxic at 200 μM and displayed favorable antiviral selectivity. RESULTS +79 109 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene chemical Two notable exceptions are 18 and 19 (containing a 2,3-dihydroxybenzylidene or 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene R1, respectively) which were not cytotoxic at 200 μM and displayed favorable antiviral selectivity. RESULTS +5 20 N-acylhydrazone chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay, yet showed good to moderate efficacy in cell culture (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.2 and 7.1 μM, respectively). RESULTS +62 77 enzymatic assay experimental_method Some N-acylhydrazone compounds were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay, yet showed good to moderate efficacy in cell culture (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.2 and 7.1 μM, respectively). RESULTS +138 140 14 chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay, yet showed good to moderate efficacy in cell culture (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.2 and 7.1 μM, respectively). RESULTS +145 147 19 chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay, yet showed good to moderate efficacy in cell culture (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.2 and 7.1 μM, respectively). RESULTS +156 160 EC50 evidence Some N-acylhydrazone compounds were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay, yet showed good to moderate efficacy in cell culture (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.2 and 7.1 μM, respectively). RESULTS +39 40 9 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +42 44 11 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +46 48 13 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +50 55 15–21 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +57 59 23 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +61 63 24 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +68 70 26 chemical For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +112 129 cell-based assays experimental_method For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +141 145 EC50 evidence For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +169 179 vRNP assay experimental_method For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +219 223 EC90 evidence For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +238 255 virus yield assay experimental_method For most of the active compounds (i.e. 9, 11, 13, 15–21, 23, 24 and 26) a fair correlation was seen for the two cell-based assays, since the EC50 values obtained in the vRNP assay were maximum 5-fold different from the EC90 values in the virus yield assay. RESULTS +58 59 7 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +61 63 10 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +65 67 14 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +69 71 22 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +73 75 25 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +80 82 28 chemical On the other hand, this difference was 8-fold or more for 7, 10, 14, 22, 25 and 28. RESULTS +5 20 N-acylhydrazone chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +71 81 vRNP assay experimental_method Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +88 90 14 chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +95 97 19 chemical Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +106 110 EC50 evidence Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +187 202 enzymatic assay experimental_method Some N-acylhydrazone compounds showed good to moderate efficacy in the vRNP assay (e.g. 14 and 19, having EC50 values of 2.3 and 5.7 μM, respectively), yet were devoid of activity in the enzymatic assay. RESULTS +52 57 viral taxonomy_domain This observation suggests that they may inhibit the viral polymerase in an endonuclease-independent manner. RESULTS +58 68 polymerase protein_type This observation suggests that they may inhibit the viral polymerase in an endonuclease-independent manner. RESULTS +75 87 endonuclease protein_type This observation suggests that they may inhibit the viral polymerase in an endonuclease-independent manner. RESULTS +61 77 N-acylhydrazones chemical To achieve a clear insight into the antiviral profile of the N-acylhydrazones, specific mechanistic experiments are currently ongoing in our laboratory, in which we are analyzing in full depth their effects on virus entry, polymerase-dependent RNA synthesis or the late stage (maturation and release) of the virus replication cycle. RESULTS +210 215 virus taxonomy_domain To achieve a clear insight into the antiviral profile of the N-acylhydrazones, specific mechanistic experiments are currently ongoing in our laboratory, in which we are analyzing in full depth their effects on virus entry, polymerase-dependent RNA synthesis or the late stage (maturation and release) of the virus replication cycle. RESULTS +223 233 polymerase protein_type To achieve a clear insight into the antiviral profile of the N-acylhydrazones, specific mechanistic experiments are currently ongoing in our laboratory, in which we are analyzing in full depth their effects on virus entry, polymerase-dependent RNA synthesis or the late stage (maturation and release) of the virus replication cycle. RESULTS +244 247 RNA chemical To achieve a clear insight into the antiviral profile of the N-acylhydrazones, specific mechanistic experiments are currently ongoing in our laboratory, in which we are analyzing in full depth their effects on virus entry, polymerase-dependent RNA synthesis or the late stage (maturation and release) of the virus replication cycle. RESULTS +308 313 virus taxonomy_domain To achieve a clear insight into the antiviral profile of the N-acylhydrazones, specific mechanistic experiments are currently ongoing in our laboratory, in which we are analyzing in full depth their effects on virus entry, polymerase-dependent RNA synthesis or the late stage (maturation and release) of the virus replication cycle. RESULTS +0 15 Docking studies experimental_method Docking studies RESULTS +76 95 docking simulations experimental_method In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +99 111 GOLD program experimental_method In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +187 189 PA protein In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +190 194 Nter structure_element In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +195 207 endonuclease protein_type In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +208 223 in complex with protein_state In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +224 228 EGCG chemical In order to explore the possible binding mode of the synthesized compounds, docking simulations by GOLD program were performed by using the structural coordinates (PDB code 4AWM) for the PA-Nter endonuclease in complex with EGCG. RESULTS +128 140 superimposed experimental_method Considering that the position of the side-chains of some residues changes depending on which pocket the ligand is occupying, we superimposed some X-ray structures of complexes between PA-Nter endonuclease and known active ligands. RESULTS +146 162 X-ray structures evidence Considering that the position of the side-chains of some residues changes depending on which pocket the ligand is occupying, we superimposed some X-ray structures of complexes between PA-Nter endonuclease and known active ligands. RESULTS +184 186 PA protein Considering that the position of the side-chains of some residues changes depending on which pocket the ligand is occupying, we superimposed some X-ray structures of complexes between PA-Nter endonuclease and known active ligands. RESULTS +187 191 Nter structure_element Considering that the position of the side-chains of some residues changes depending on which pocket the ligand is occupying, we superimposed some X-ray structures of complexes between PA-Nter endonuclease and known active ligands. RESULTS +192 204 endonuclease protein_type Considering that the position of the side-chains of some residues changes depending on which pocket the ligand is occupying, we superimposed some X-ray structures of complexes between PA-Nter endonuclease and known active ligands. RESULTS +50 55 Tyr24 residue_name_number It was observed that the side-chain of amino acid Tyr24 shows greater movement than the other residues and for this reason we considered it as a flexible residue during the docking procedure. RESULTS +145 153 flexible protein_state It was observed that the side-chain of amino acid Tyr24 shows greater movement than the other residues and for this reason we considered it as a flexible residue during the docking procedure. RESULTS +173 190 docking procedure experimental_method It was observed that the side-chain of amino acid Tyr24 shows greater movement than the other residues and for this reason we considered it as a flexible residue during the docking procedure. RESULTS +7 32 test docking calculations experimental_method First, test docking calculations, using EGCG, L-742,001 and 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (Fig. 1), were carried out to compare experimental and predicted binding modes and validate docking procedure. RESULTS +40 44 EGCG chemical First, test docking calculations, using EGCG, L-742,001 and 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (Fig. 1), were carried out to compare experimental and predicted binding modes and validate docking procedure. RESULTS +46 55 L-742,001 chemical First, test docking calculations, using EGCG, L-742,001 and 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (Fig. 1), were carried out to compare experimental and predicted binding modes and validate docking procedure. RESULTS +60 119 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one chemical First, test docking calculations, using EGCG, L-742,001 and 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (Fig. 1), were carried out to compare experimental and predicted binding modes and validate docking procedure. RESULTS +212 229 docking procedure experimental_method First, test docking calculations, using EGCG, L-742,001 and 2-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-5-hydroxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (Fig. 1), were carried out to compare experimental and predicted binding modes and validate docking procedure. RESULTS +74 78 rmsd evidence Their best docking poses agreed well with the experimental binding modes (rmsd values of 0.8, 1.2 and 0.7, respectively). RESULTS +6 13 docking experimental_method Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +25 41 N-acylhydrazones chemical Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +141 159 active site cavity site Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +167 169 PA protein Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +170 182 endonuclease protein_type Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +229 253 crystallographic studies experimental_method Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +318 321 M2+ chemical Next, docking of several N-acylhydrazones was performed and this generated a number of possible binding conformations, highlighting that the active site cavity of the PA endonuclease is quite spacious, as already demonstrated by crystallographic studies, and confirming the ability of this scaffold to chelate the two M2+ ions in different ways (Mode A-C in Fig. 4). RESULTS +59 78 GOLD cluster docked experimental_method Figure 5 displays the first (panel A) and second (panel B) GOLD cluster docked solutions for compound 23. RESULTS +102 104 23 chemical Figure 5 displays the first (panel A) and second (panel B) GOLD cluster docked solutions for compound 23. RESULTS +18 28 structures evidence These two complex structures represent the largest clusters with similar fitness values (59.20 and 58.65, respectively). RESULTS +15 17 23 chemical In both cases, 23 appears able to coordinate the two M2+ ions in the active site through the three contiguous OH groups (Fig. 5). RESULTS +34 44 coordinate bond_interaction In both cases, 23 appears able to coordinate the two M2+ ions in the active site through the three contiguous OH groups (Fig. 5). RESULTS +53 56 M2+ chemical In both cases, 23 appears able to coordinate the two M2+ ions in the active site through the three contiguous OH groups (Fig. 5). RESULTS +69 80 active site site In both cases, 23 appears able to coordinate the two M2+ ions in the active site through the three contiguous OH groups (Fig. 5). RESULTS +13 15 23 chemical In addition, 23 was predicted to form two hydrogen bonding interactions, i.e. with the catalytic Lys134 on the one side and Glu26 on the other side. RESULTS +42 71 hydrogen bonding interactions bond_interaction In addition, 23 was predicted to form two hydrogen bonding interactions, i.e. with the catalytic Lys134 on the one side and Glu26 on the other side. RESULTS +87 96 catalytic protein_state In addition, 23 was predicted to form two hydrogen bonding interactions, i.e. with the catalytic Lys134 on the one side and Glu26 on the other side. RESULTS +97 103 Lys134 residue_name_number In addition, 23 was predicted to form two hydrogen bonding interactions, i.e. with the catalytic Lys134 on the one side and Glu26 on the other side. RESULTS +124 129 Glu26 residue_name_number In addition, 23 was predicted to form two hydrogen bonding interactions, i.e. with the catalytic Lys134 on the one side and Glu26 on the other side. RESULTS +51 53 23 chemical Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +60 76 π–π interactions bond_interaction Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +103 108 Tyr24 residue_name_number Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +159 171 endonuclease protein_type Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +189 193 EGCG chemical Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +198 207 L-742,001 chemical Furthermore, in these two different binding modes, 23 forms π–π interactions with the aromatic ring of Tyr24, in a fashion similar to that described for other endonuclease inhibitors, i.e. EGCG and L-742,001. RESULTS +42 44 15 chemical The best docked conformation for compound 15 (Fig. 6, fitness value 68.56), which has an activity slightly lower than 23, reveals a different role for the gallic moiety. RESULTS +54 67 fitness value evidence The best docked conformation for compound 15 (Fig. 6, fitness value 68.56), which has an activity slightly lower than 23, reveals a different role for the gallic moiety. RESULTS +29 58 hydrogen bonding interactions bond_interaction The ligand seems to form two hydrogen bonding interactions with Tyr130 as well as a cation–π interaction with Lys134. RESULTS +64 70 Tyr130 residue_name_number The ligand seems to form two hydrogen bonding interactions with Tyr130 as well as a cation–π interaction with Lys134. RESULTS +84 104 cation–π interaction bond_interaction The ligand seems to form two hydrogen bonding interactions with Tyr130 as well as a cation–π interaction with Lys134. RESULTS +110 116 Lys134 residue_name_number The ligand seems to form two hydrogen bonding interactions with Tyr130 as well as a cation–π interaction with Lys134. RESULTS +0 6 Tyr130 residue_name_number Tyr130 lies in a pocket that also contains Arg124, a residue that was proposed to have a crucial role in binding of the RNA substrate. RESULTS +17 23 pocket site Tyr130 lies in a pocket that also contains Arg124, a residue that was proposed to have a crucial role in binding of the RNA substrate. RESULTS +43 49 Arg124 residue_name_number Tyr130 lies in a pocket that also contains Arg124, a residue that was proposed to have a crucial role in binding of the RNA substrate. RESULTS +120 123 RNA chemical Tyr130 lies in a pocket that also contains Arg124, a residue that was proposed to have a crucial role in binding of the RNA substrate. RESULTS +9 11 15 chemical Compound 15 appears further stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions between two hydroxyl groups and Arg82 and Asp108. RESULTS +42 71 hydrogen bonding interactions bond_interaction Compound 15 appears further stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions between two hydroxyl groups and Arg82 and Asp108. RESULTS +104 109 Arg82 residue_name_number Compound 15 appears further stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions between two hydroxyl groups and Arg82 and Asp108. RESULTS +114 120 Asp108 residue_name_number Compound 15 appears further stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions between two hydroxyl groups and Arg82 and Asp108. RESULTS +14 23 chelation bond_interaction In this case, chelation of the two M2+ ions is carried out by involving the imine group (mode A in Fig. 4). RESULTS +35 38 M2+ chemical In this case, chelation of the two M2+ ions is carried out by involving the imine group (mode A in Fig. 4). RESULTS +44 46 23 chemical It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +51 53 15 chemical It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +163 179 highly conserved protein_state It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +192 197 Tyr24 residue_name_number It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +199 204 Glu26 residue_name_number It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +206 212 Arg124 residue_name_number It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +214 220 Tyr130 residue_name_number It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +225 231 Lys134 residue_name_number It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +266 278 endonuclease protein_type It is important to highlight that compounds 23 and 15, although in different ways, both are able to chelate the metal cofactors and to establish interactions with highly conserved aminoacids (Tyr24, Glu26, Arg124, Tyr130 and Lys134) that are very important for both endonuclease activity and transcription in vitro. RESULTS +91 93 15 chemical The crucial role of such interactions is underlined by the differences in activity between 15 (IC50 = 9.0 μM) and 19 (>500 μM): their coordinating features are similar, since both coordinate to the divalent metal ion through the phenolic oxygen, the iminic nitrogen and the carbonylic oxygen (mode A in Fig. 4), but the biological activity could be related to their different ability to engage interactions with the protein environment. RESULTS +95 99 IC50 evidence The crucial role of such interactions is underlined by the differences in activity between 15 (IC50 = 9.0 μM) and 19 (>500 μM): their coordinating features are similar, since both coordinate to the divalent metal ion through the phenolic oxygen, the iminic nitrogen and the carbonylic oxygen (mode A in Fig. 4), but the biological activity could be related to their different ability to engage interactions with the protein environment. RESULTS +114 116 19 chemical The crucial role of such interactions is underlined by the differences in activity between 15 (IC50 = 9.0 μM) and 19 (>500 μM): their coordinating features are similar, since both coordinate to the divalent metal ion through the phenolic oxygen, the iminic nitrogen and the carbonylic oxygen (mode A in Fig. 4), but the biological activity could be related to their different ability to engage interactions with the protein environment. RESULTS +180 190 coordinate bond_interaction The crucial role of such interactions is underlined by the differences in activity between 15 (IC50 = 9.0 μM) and 19 (>500 μM): their coordinating features are similar, since both coordinate to the divalent metal ion through the phenolic oxygen, the iminic nitrogen and the carbonylic oxygen (mode A in Fig. 4), but the biological activity could be related to their different ability to engage interactions with the protein environment. RESULTS +0 24 Crystallographic Studies experimental_method Crystallographic Studies RESULTS +22 36 co-crystallize experimental_method Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +37 39 PA protein Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +40 44 Nter structure_element Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +50 52 15 chemical Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +54 56 20 chemical Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +58 60 21 chemical Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +65 67 23 chemical Attempts were made to co-crystallize PA-Nter with 15, 20, 21 and 23 in one to four molar excess. RESULTS +6 14 crystals evidence While crystals appeared and diffracted well, upon data processing, no or very little electron density for the inhibitors was observed. RESULTS +85 101 electron density evidence While crystals appeared and diffracted well, upon data processing, no or very little electron density for the inhibitors was observed. RESULTS +17 20 apo protein_state Attempts to soak apo crystals in crystallization solution containing 5 mM inhibitor overnight also did not result in substantial electron density for the inhibitor. RESULTS +21 29 crystals evidence Attempts to soak apo crystals in crystallization solution containing 5 mM inhibitor overnight also did not result in substantial electron density for the inhibitor. RESULTS +129 145 electron density evidence Attempts to soak apo crystals in crystallization solution containing 5 mM inhibitor overnight also did not result in substantial electron density for the inhibitor. RESULTS +101 104 apo protein_state As a last resort, dry powder of the inhibitor was sprinkled over the crystallization drop containing apo crystals and left over night. RESULTS +105 113 crystals evidence As a last resort, dry powder of the inhibitor was sprinkled over the crystallization drop containing apo crystals and left over night. RESULTS +44 46 23 chemical This experiment was successful for compound 23, the crystals diffracted to 2.15 Å and diffraction data were collected (PDB ID 5EGA). RESULTS +52 60 crystals evidence This experiment was successful for compound 23, the crystals diffracted to 2.15 Å and diffraction data were collected (PDB ID 5EGA). RESULTS +12 21 structure evidence The refined structure shows unambiguous electron density for the inhibitor (Table S1 and Fig. 7). RESULTS +40 56 electron density evidence The refined structure shows unambiguous electron density for the inhibitor (Table S1 and Fig. 7). RESULTS +4 21 complex structure evidence The complex structure confirms one of the two binding modes predicted by the docking simulations (Fig. 5, panel B). RESULTS +77 96 docking simulations experimental_method The complex structure confirms one of the two binding modes predicted by the docking simulations (Fig. 5, panel B). RESULTS +32 41 manganese chemical The galloyl moiety chelates the manganese ions, while the trihydroxyphenyl group stacks against the Tyr24 side chain. RESULTS +100 105 Tyr24 residue_name_number The galloyl moiety chelates the manganese ions, while the trihydroxyphenyl group stacks against the Tyr24 side chain. RESULTS +84 98 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction It is interesting to note that two of these hydroxyl groups are in position to form hydrogen bonds with the side chain of Glu26 and Lys34 (Fig. 7). RESULTS +122 127 Glu26 residue_name_number It is interesting to note that two of these hydroxyl groups are in position to form hydrogen bonds with the side chain of Glu26 and Lys34 (Fig. 7). RESULTS +132 137 Lys34 residue_name_number It is interesting to note that two of these hydroxyl groups are in position to form hydrogen bonds with the side chain of Glu26 and Lys34 (Fig. 7). RESULTS +147 152 Glu26 residue_name_number These interactions suggest that other functional groups, e.g. halogens, could be used in place of the hydroxyl groups for better interactions with Glu26 and Lys34 side chains, and the inhibitory potency of these compounds could be further improved. RESULTS +157 162 Lys34 residue_name_number These interactions suggest that other functional groups, e.g. halogens, could be used in place of the hydroxyl groups for better interactions with Glu26 and Lys34 side chains, and the inhibitory potency of these compounds could be further improved. RESULTS +51 60 influenza taxonomy_domain The development of new agents for the treatment of influenza infection that exert their action by inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is a strategy that recently is gaining a lot of interest. CONCL +116 128 endonuclease protein_type The development of new agents for the treatment of influenza infection that exert their action by inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is a strategy that recently is gaining a lot of interest. CONCL +141 150 influenza taxonomy_domain The development of new agents for the treatment of influenza infection that exert their action by inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is a strategy that recently is gaining a lot of interest. CONCL +151 179 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase protein_type The development of new agents for the treatment of influenza infection that exert their action by inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is a strategy that recently is gaining a lot of interest. CONCL +35 50 N-acylhydrazone chemical The results here presented add the N-acylhydrazone scaffold to the library of the chelating molecules with potent antiviral activity (EC90 < 5 μM, virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cells). CONCL +134 138 EC90 evidence The results here presented add the N-acylhydrazone scaffold to the library of the chelating molecules with potent antiviral activity (EC90 < 5 μM, virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cells). CONCL +147 164 virus yield assay experimental_method The results here presented add the N-acylhydrazone scaffold to the library of the chelating molecules with potent antiviral activity (EC90 < 5 μM, virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cells). CONCL +168 177 influenza taxonomy_domain The results here presented add the N-acylhydrazone scaffold to the library of the chelating molecules with potent antiviral activity (EC90 < 5 μM, virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cells). CONCL +178 183 virus taxonomy_domain The results here presented add the N-acylhydrazone scaffold to the library of the chelating molecules with potent antiviral activity (EC90 < 5 μM, virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cells). CONCL +4 13 structure evidence The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +21 36 N-acylhydrazone chemical The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +37 39 23 chemical The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +40 55 co-crystallized experimental_method The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +61 63 PA protein The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +64 68 Nter structure_element The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +152 163 coordinates bond_interaction The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +168 173 metal chemical The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +186 197 active site site The structure of the N-acylhydrazone 23 co-crystallized with PA-Nter is important not only because confirms that the polyhydroxypheyl group efficiently coordinates two metal ions in the active site of the enzyme, but also because highlights the importance of the (flexible) inhibitor backbone in order to engage effective interactions with crucial aminoacids of the protein. CONCL +18 30 endonuclease protein_type Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +43 52 influenza taxonomy_domain Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +53 81 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase protein_type Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +121 139 carbonic anhydrase protein_type Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +141 160 histone deacetylase protein_type Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +166 171 HIV-1 species Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +172 181 integrase protein_type Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +186 191 metal chemical Inhibition of the endonuclease activity of influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase could represent another example, after carbonic anhydrase, histone deacetylase, and HIV-1 integrase, of metal binding as a successful strategy in drug design. CONCL +15 20 water chemical The ligand and water molecules were discarded and the hydrogens were added to the protein by Discovery Studio 2.5. METHODS +233 244 presence of protein_state One microgram of recombinant PA-Nter (residues 1–217 from the PA protein of influenza virus strain A/X-31) was incubated with 1 μg (16.7 nM) of single-stranded circular DNA plasmid M13mp18 (Bayou Biolabs, Metairie, Louisiana) in the presence of the test compounds and at a final volume of 25 μL. The assay buffer contained 50 mM Tris-HCl pH 8, 100 mM NaCl, 10 mM β-mercaptoethanol and 1 mM MnCl2. METHODS +42 53 presence of protein_state After incubation at 37 °C for 24 h in the presence of serial dilutions of the test compounds, the ONE-Glo luciferase assay system (Promega, Madison, WI) was used to determine luciferase activity. METHODS +53 57 EC99 evidence The compound concentration values causing a 2-log10 (EC99) and a 1-log10 (EC90) reduction in viral RNA (vRNA) copy number at 24 h p.i., as compared to the virus control receiving no compound, were calculated by interpolation from data of at least three experiments. METHODS +74 78 EC90 evidence The compound concentration values causing a 2-log10 (EC99) and a 1-log10 (EC90) reduction in viral RNA (vRNA) copy number at 24 h p.i., as compared to the virus control receiving no compound, were calculated by interpolation from data of at least three experiments. METHODS +17 25 PANΔLoop mutant A PAN construct (PANΔLoop) with a loop (residues 51–72) deleted and replaced with GGS from A/California/04/2009 H1N1 strain was used for the crystallographic studies. METHODS +21 29 PANΔLoop mutant The apo structure of PANΔLoop (PDB ID: 5DES) was used as starting model for molecular replacement. METHODS +52 61 influenza taxonomy_domain Chemical structures of some prototype inhibitors of influenza virus endonuclease. FIG +62 67 virus taxonomy_domain Chemical structures of some prototype inhibitors of influenza virus endonuclease. FIG +68 80 endonuclease protein_type Chemical structures of some prototype inhibitors of influenza virus endonuclease. FIG +22 38 enzymatic assays experimental_method Inhibitor activity in enzymatic assays (IC50, μM) as reported in: aref., bref., cref., dref.. FIG +40 44 IC50 evidence Inhibitor activity in enzymatic assays (IC50, μM) as reported in: aref., bref., cref., dref.. FIG +22 38 N-acylhydrazones chemical General synthesis for N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazides 28 and 29 (A). FIG +39 43 1–27 chemical General synthesis for N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazides 28 and 29 (A). FIG +48 58 hydrazides chemical General synthesis for N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazides 28 and 29 (A). FIG +59 61 28 chemical General synthesis for N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazides 28 and 29 (A). FIG +66 68 29 chemical General synthesis for N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazides 28 and 29 (A). FIG +33 37 1–27 chemical Chemical structures of compounds 1–27 (B). FIG +62 66 1–27 chemical Overview of the structure-activity relationship for compounds 1–27. FIG +48 64 N-acylhydrazones chemical Scheme of possible binding modes of the studied N-acylhydrazones. FIG +25 44 GOLD cluster docked experimental_method First (A) and second (B) GOLD cluster docked solutions of compound 23 (orange and cyan, respectively) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +67 69 23 chemical First (A) and second (B) GOLD cluster docked solutions of compound 23 (orange and cyan, respectively) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +102 117 in complex with protein_state First (A) and second (B) GOLD cluster docked solutions of compound 23 (orange and cyan, respectively) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +118 120 PA protein First (A) and second (B) GOLD cluster docked solutions of compound 23 (orange and cyan, respectively) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +121 133 endonuclease protein_type First (A) and second (B) GOLD cluster docked solutions of compound 23 (orange and cyan, respectively) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +20 26 pocket site Key residues of the pocket are presented using PyMOL [ http://www.pymol.org] and LIGPLUS [Laskowski, R. A.; Swindells, M. B. Journal of chemical information and modeling 2011, 51, 2778]. FIG +81 88 LIGPLUS experimental_method Key residues of the pocket are presented using PyMOL [ http://www.pymol.org] and LIGPLUS [Laskowski, R. A.; Swindells, M. B. Journal of chemical information and modeling 2011, 51, 2778]. FIG +20 26 pocket site Key residues of the pocket are presented using PyMOL [ http://www.pymol.org] and LIGPLUS [Laskowski, R. A.; Swindells, M. B. Journal of chemical information and modeling 2011, 51, 2778]. FIG +81 88 LIGPLUS experimental_method Key residues of the pocket are presented using PyMOL [ http://www.pymol.org] and LIGPLUS [Laskowski, R. A.; Swindells, M. B. Journal of chemical information and modeling 2011, 51, 2778]. FIG +0 14 Hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Hydrogen bonds are illustrated by dotted lines, while the divalent metal ions are shown as purple spheres. FIG +71 90 GOLD cluster docked experimental_method Schematic drawings of the interactions of the first (C) and second (D) GOLD cluster docked solutions generated using LIGPLUS. FIG +117 124 LIGPLUS experimental_method Schematic drawings of the interactions of the first (C) and second (D) GOLD cluster docked solutions generated using LIGPLUS. FIG +17 31 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Dashed lines are hydrogen bonds and ‘eyelashes’ show residues involved in hydrophobic interactions. FIG +74 98 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction Dashed lines are hydrogen bonds and ‘eyelashes’ show residues involved in hydrophobic interactions. FIG +17 31 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Dashed lines are hydrogen bonds and ‘eyelashes’ show residues involved in hydrophobic interactions. FIG +74 98 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction Dashed lines are hydrogen bonds and ‘eyelashes’ show residues involved in hydrophobic interactions. FIG +29 31 15 chemical (A) Binding mode of compound 15 (orange) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +41 56 in complex with protein_state (A) Binding mode of compound 15 (orange) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +57 59 PA protein (A) Binding mode of compound 15 (orange) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +60 72 endonuclease protein_type (A) Binding mode of compound 15 (orange) in complex with PA endonuclease. FIG +0 14 Hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Hydrogen bonds are illustrated by dotted lines while the divalent metal ions are shown as purple spheres. FIG +54 56 15 chemical (B) Schematic drawing of the interactions of compound 15 generated using LIGPLUS. FIG +73 80 LIGPLUS experimental_method (B) Schematic drawing of the interactions of compound 15 generated using LIGPLUS. FIG +0 17 Crystal structure evidence Crystal structure of PANΔLoop in complex with compound 23. FIG +21 29 PANΔLoop mutant Crystal structure of PANΔLoop in complex with compound 23. FIG +30 45 in complex with protein_state Crystal structure of PANΔLoop in complex with compound 23. FIG +55 57 23 chemical Crystal structure of PANΔLoop in complex with compound 23. FIG +0 11 Active site site Active site residues are shown in sticks with green carbons, manganese atoms are shown as purple spheres and water molecules as red spheres. FIG +61 70 manganese chemical Active site residues are shown in sticks with green carbons, manganese atoms are shown as purple spheres and water molecules as red spheres. FIG +109 114 water chemical Active site residues are shown in sticks with green carbons, manganese atoms are shown as purple spheres and water molecules as red spheres. FIG +9 11 23 chemical Compound 23 is shown in sticks with yellow carbons. FIG +0 27 2Fo-Fc electron density map evidence 2Fo-Fc electron density map contoured at 1σ is shown as blue mesh. FIG +0 14 Hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Hydrogen bonds and metal coordination are shown with dotted lines. FIG +19 37 metal coordination bond_interaction Hydrogen bonds and metal coordination are shown with dotted lines. FIG +4 10 H-bond bond_interaction The H-bond distances from the side chain carboxyl group of Glu26 to p-OH and m-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group of the inhibitor are 2.7 Å and 3.0 Å, respectively. FIG +59 64 Glu26 residue_name_number The H-bond distances from the side chain carboxyl group of Glu26 to p-OH and m-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group of the inhibitor are 2.7 Å and 3.0 Å, respectively. FIG +4 10 H-bond bond_interaction The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +43 48 Lys34 residue_name_number The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +101 107 H-bond bond_interaction The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +124 129 water chemical The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +198 206 H-bonded bond_interaction The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +228 234 Tyr130 residue_name_number The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +261 278 Crystal structure evidence The H-bond distance from the side chain of Lys34 to p-OH of the trihydroxyphenyl group is 3.6 Å. The H-bond distance to the water molecule from m-OH of the galloyl moiety is 3.0 Å, which in turn is H-bonded to the side chain of Tyr130 with a distance of 2.7 Å. Crystal structure has been deposited in the RCSB Protein Data Bank with PDB ID: 5EGA. FIG +27 43 N-acylhydrazones chemical Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +44 48 1–27 chemical Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +53 62 hydrazide chemical Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +63 65 28 chemical Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +73 88 enzymatic assay experimental_method Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +94 103 influenza taxonomy_domain Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +104 109 virus taxonomy_domain Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +110 112 PA protein Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +113 117 Nter structure_element Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +118 130 endonuclease protein_type Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +138 169 cellular influenza virus assays experimental_method Inhibitory activity of the N-acylhydrazones 1–27 and hydrazide 28 in the enzymatic assay with influenza virus PA-Nter endonuclease, or in cellular influenza virus assays. TABLE +0 21 "Compound Enzyme assay" experimental_method "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +27 29 PA protein "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +36 53 Virus yield assay experimental_method "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +57 66 influenza taxonomy_domain "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +67 72 virus taxonomy_domain "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +94 119 vRNP reconstitution assay experimental_method "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +200 204 IC50 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +205 209 EC99 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +210 214 EC90 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +215 219 CC50 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +220 224 EC50 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +225 229 CC50 evidence "Compound Enzyme assay with PA-Ntera Virus yield assay in influenza virus-infected MDCK cellsb vRNP reconstitution assay in HEK293T cellsc Antiviral activity Cytotoxicity SId Activity Cytotoxicity IC50 EC99 EC90 CC50 EC50 CC50 (1) 24 NDf ND ND   107 >200 (2) >500 ND ND ND   >100 >200 (3) >500 ND ND >200   5.9 48 (4) >500 ND ND >200   6.3 33 (5) 67 >25 >25 ≥146   2.6 10 (6) >500 >50 >50 >200   15 14 (7) 54 172 100 >200 >2.0 3.2 8.9 (8) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   1.9 15 (9) 34 16 5.3 >200 >38 5.5 >200 (10) 68 14 8.5 111 >13 0.40 132 (11) 45 30 12 >200 >17 5.6 >200 (12) >500 >12.5 >12.5 >200   20 39 (13) 69 71 34 >200 >5.9 6.3 >200 (14) >500 63 37 >200 >5.4 2.3 >200 (15) 8.9 18 7.5 ≥172 ≥23 14 >200 (16) 454 67 28 >200 >7.1 5.2 >200 (17) 482 21 8.1 >200 >25 7.1 >200 (18) 83 6.2 2.2 >200 >91 3.3 >200 (19) >500 53 26 >200 >7.7 5.7 >200 (20) 18 35 11 >200 >18 2.2 >200 (21) 13 8.3 3.6 >200 >56 2.5 >200 (22) 75 7.4 3.4 >200 >59 0.42 >200 (23) 8.7 11 3.5 >200 >57 3.1 >200 (24) 131 58 26 >200 >7.7 25 >200 (25) 40 132 70 >200 >2.9 4.1 >200 (26) 30 36 13 >200 >15 5.5 >200 (27) 36 ND ND ND   21 >200 (28) 40 158 85 >200 >2.4 7.2 >200 DPBAe 5.3 ND ND ND   ND ND Ribavirin ND 13 8.5 >200 >24 9.4 >200 " TABLE +13 15 PA protein aRecombinant PA-Nter was incubated with the ssDNA plasmid substrate, a Mn2+-containing buffer and test compounds. TABLE +16 20 Nter structure_element aRecombinant PA-Nter was incubated with the ssDNA plasmid substrate, a Mn2+-containing buffer and test compounds. TABLE +25 34 incubated experimental_method aRecombinant PA-Nter was incubated with the ssDNA plasmid substrate, a Mn2+-containing buffer and test compounds. TABLE +44 49 ssDNA chemical aRecombinant PA-Nter was incubated with the ssDNA plasmid substrate, a Mn2+-containing buffer and test compounds. TABLE +71 75 Mn2+ chemical aRecombinant PA-Nter was incubated with the ssDNA plasmid substrate, a Mn2+-containing buffer and test compounds. TABLE +4 8 IC50 evidence The IC50 represents the compound concentration (in μM) required to obtain 50% inhibition of cleavage, calculated by nonlinear least-squares regression analysis (using GraphPad Prism software) of the results from 2–4 independent experiments. TABLE +116 159 nonlinear least-squares regression analysis experimental_method The IC50 represents the compound concentration (in μM) required to obtain 50% inhibition of cleavage, calculated by nonlinear least-squares regression analysis (using GraphPad Prism software) of the results from 2–4 independent experiments. TABLE +31 42 influenza A taxonomy_domain bMDCK cells were infected with influenza A virus (strain A/PR/8/34) and incubated with the compounds during 24 h. The virus yield in the supernatant was assessed by real-time qPCR. TABLE +43 48 virus taxonomy_domain bMDCK cells were infected with influenza A virus (strain A/PR/8/34) and incubated with the compounds during 24 h. The virus yield in the supernatant was assessed by real-time qPCR. TABLE +118 123 virus taxonomy_domain bMDCK cells were infected with influenza A virus (strain A/PR/8/34) and incubated with the compounds during 24 h. The virus yield in the supernatant was assessed by real-time qPCR. TABLE +165 179 real-time qPCR experimental_method bMDCK cells were infected with influenza A virus (strain A/PR/8/34) and incubated with the compounds during 24 h. The virus yield in the supernatant was assessed by real-time qPCR. TABLE +4 8 EC99 evidence The EC99 and EC90 values represent the compound concentrations (in μM) producing a 2-log10 or 1-log10 reduction in virus titer, respectively, determined in 2–3 independent experiments. TABLE +13 17 EC90 evidence The EC99 and EC90 values represent the compound concentrations (in μM) producing a 2-log10 or 1-log10 reduction in virus titer, respectively, determined in 2–3 independent experiments. TABLE +115 120 virus taxonomy_domain The EC99 and EC90 values represent the compound concentrations (in μM) producing a 2-log10 or 1-log10 reduction in virus titer, respectively, determined in 2–3 independent experiments. TABLE +74 78 CC50 evidence The cytotoxicity, assessed in uninfected MDCK cells, was expressed as the CC50 value (50% cytotoxic concentration, determined with the MTS cell viability assay, in μM). TABLE +135 159 MTS cell viability assay experimental_method The cytotoxicity, assessed in uninfected MDCK cells, was expressed as the CC50 value (50% cytotoxic concentration, determined with the MTS cell viability assay, in μM). TABLE +20 34 co-transfected experimental_method cHEK293T cells were co-transfected with the four vRNP-reconstituting plasmids and the luciferase reporter plasmid in the presence of the test compounds. TABLE +49 53 vRNP complex_assembly cHEK293T cells were co-transfected with the four vRNP-reconstituting plasmids and the luciferase reporter plasmid in the presence of the test compounds. TABLE +121 132 presence of protein_state cHEK293T cells were co-transfected with the four vRNP-reconstituting plasmids and the luciferase reporter plasmid in the presence of the test compounds. TABLE +4 8 EC50 evidence The EC50 represents the compound concentration (in μM) producing 50% reduction in vRNP-driven firefly reporter signal, estimated at 24 h after transfection. TABLE +82 86 vRNP complex_assembly The EC50 represents the compound concentration (in μM) producing 50% reduction in vRNP-driven firefly reporter signal, estimated at 24 h after transfection. TABLE +4 8 EC50 evidence The EC50 value was derived from data from 2–4 independent experiments, by nonlinear least-squares regression analysis (using GraphPad Prism software). TABLE +74 117 nonlinear least-squares regression analysis experimental_method The EC50 value was derived from data from 2–4 independent experiments, by nonlinear least-squares regression analysis (using GraphPad Prism software). TABLE +4 8 CC50 evidence The CC50 (in μM), i.e. the 50% cytotoxic concentration, was determined in untransfected HEK293T cells by MTS cell viability assay. TABLE +105 129 MTS cell viability assay experimental_method The CC50 (in μM), i.e. the 50% cytotoxic concentration, was determined in untransfected HEK293T cells by MTS cell viability assay. TABLE +0 3 dSI evidence dSI, selectivity index, defined as the ratio between the CC50 and EC90. TABLE +5 22 selectivity index evidence dSI, selectivity index, defined as the ratio between the CC50 and EC90. TABLE +57 61 CC50 evidence dSI, selectivity index, defined as the ratio between the CC50 and EC90. TABLE +66 70 EC90 evidence dSI, selectivity index, defined as the ratio between the CC50 and EC90. TABLE +0 5 eDPBA chemical eDPBA, 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid. TABLE +7 38 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid chemical eDPBA, 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid. TABLE