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TSAR, an open-source R tool, enabled screening that identified gallic acid as an in vitro binder of HIV-1 capsid hexamers, linked to thermal stabilization.
- Why it matters: TSA data analysis can be slow and complex, and identifying biologically relevant small molecules that engage HIV-1 capsid hexamers requires efficient, validated hit discovery.
- What they did: The authors used TSAR to analyze TSA screens of two chemical libraries, including a 96-member acidic metabolite set, then validated hits with biolayer interferometry, antiviral assays, and endogenous reverse transcriptase measurements.
- The result: Gallic acid showed anti-HIV-1 activity and was found to interact with CA HEX via a suggested novel mechanism, supporting its potential to inhibit HIV-1 replication by targeting CA HEX.
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