Similarity Analysis studies on (Sulfonyl) Benzene Derivatives as Anti HIV Agents

Introduction: The present investigation was undertaken to understand the overlaying problems of mutation in HIV virus leading to failure to combat AIDS. Materials and Methods: In present study Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analysis was carried on a series of 71(sulfonyl) benzene analogs reported as viral nucleocapsid protein zinc finger modulators for HIV. Results: The MLR model obtained using carbo method (N*N) similarity showing good predictive ability, r2 (training) = 0.655, r2(test) = 0.605. Conclusion: The results indicated that Refractivity Similarity (polarizability and volume) and Shape Similarity are important parameters in predicting the activity of viral nucleocapsid protein zinc finger inhibitors. Keywords: Refractivity Similarity, Shape Simliarity, Carbo, MLR, Viral Nucleocapsid Protein Zinc Finger, HIV