title: Inhibition of cytomegalovirus late antigens by phosphonoformate.
abstract: Phosphonoformate (PFA) at a concentration of 500 muM and higher completely inhibited the replication of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in cell culture. 50% inhibition was obtained at a concentration of muM PFA. Early nuclear CMV antigens appeared uninhibited, but the formation of nuclear inclusion bodies, late cytoplasmic antigens, Fc-receptors and CPE were all inhibited by PFA. No visible cell toxicity was noted at the PFA concentrations and exposure times used.
mesh_terms: D000956:Antigens, Viral; D002460:Cell Line; D003587:Cytomegalovirus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000276:immunology; D003588:Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral / Q000187:drug effects; D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / Q000378:metabolism; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D017245:Foscarnet; D006801:Humans; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010746:Phosphonoacetic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000956:Antigens, Viral; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D017245:Foscarnet; D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase; D010746:Phosphonoacetic Acid