Synthesis of 2′,3′-Dideoxy-2′-methylene Pyrimidine Nucleosides as Potential Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Agents

Abstract

Several 2′,3′-dideoxy-2′-methylene pyrimidine nucleosides, 2′,3′-dideoxy-2′-methylenecytidine hydrochloride (20), 2′,3′-dideoxy-2′-methyleneuridine (21), and 2′,3′-dideoxy-2′-methylene-5-methyluridine (22), have been synthesized via a multi-step synthesis from uridine and 5-methyluridine, respectively. These compounds were tested for their cytotoxicity against L1210, S-180, CCRF-CEM, and P388 cells in culture and their antiviral activity is under investigation.