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Conformational analysis of the anti-HIV Nikavir prodrug: comparisons with AZT and Thymidine, and establishment of structure–activity relationships/tendencies in other 6′-derivatives

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Pages 723-748 | Received 18 Jan 2014, Accepted 26 Mar 2014, Published online: 24 Apr 2014

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