3-Deazaadenosine hydrochloride is an inhibitor of S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase (Ki: 3.9 μM). It has anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-HIV activity.3-Deazaadenosine shows the anti-HIV effect and inhibits p24 antigen in peripheral blood mononuclear (PBMCs) cells infected with HIV-1 isolates (A012 and A018, IC50s: 0.15 and 0.20 μM).

Emivirine (MKC-442) is a potent and selective nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for human immunodeficiency virus type 1.

HIV-1 Rev (34-50) is a 17-aa peptide derived from the Rev-responsive element (RRE)-binding domains of Rev in HIV-1, with anti-HIV-1 activity. HIV-1 Rev peptide is a one of the cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) derived from HIV-1 Rev protein residue 34-50. It is a RNA binding peptideand has been used to deliver macromolecules into cells.