PHARMACOLOGY OF ANTIVIRALS AND ANTIFUNGALS Flashcards
- Capsid:
protein coat surrounding genetic material of a virus
- DNA polymerase:
an enzyme which catalyzes the process of DNA
replication
- Endocytosis:
ingestion/engulfing of materials (e.g. a virus) via the
cell membrane
- Envelope:
outermost lipid (fatty) layer which protects genetic
material when traveling between host cells; only present on some
viruses
- Host:
organism that is infected by a virus
- Incubation period:
time duration between exposure to the virus and
the appearance of symptoms
- Latency:
the ability a pathogenic virus to lie dormant within a cell
- Neuraminidase:
an enzyme found on the surface of influenza virus
which enables the virus to be released from the host cell
- Nucleocapsid:
core of a virus, made up of the genetic material and
the capsid
- Reverse transcriptase:
an enzyme used to generate
complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template (reverse
transcription)
- RNA polymerase:
the enzyme which catalyzes the process of
transcription
- Transcription:
the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
- Translation:
the synthesis of protein from RNA
- Virion:
a complete and free-living virus particle outside of its host;
the vehicle for transmission of the genome to the next host cell or
organism
What is a Virus?
* “Virus” in Latin means “poison”
* Small, obligate parasites with — genomes
* Viral genomes direct their own replication and the synthesis of other
viral components, using —
- No — of their own
- Not “—” themselves
* Can infect all living organisms; commonly cause — in humans
* — much faster than bacteria
* Much more difficult to — than bacteria
DNA or RNA
host cell machinery
metabolic machinery
alive
disease
Reproduces
treat
Characteristics of Viruses
DNA
(3)
- Herpesviruses
(chickenpox, shingles, cold
sores, infectious
mononucleosis) - Adenoviruses (sore throat)
- Papillomaviruses (warts)
Characteristics of Viruses
RNA
(4)
- Orthomyxoviruses
(influenza) - Paromyxoviruses
(respiratory tract infections) - Picornaviruses (colds)
- Retroviruses (HIV/AIDS)
Virus Life Cycle
General Steps:
(3)
- Attachment: Polypeptide binding sites (on envelope or
capsid) interact with host cell receptors - Entry: receptor-virus complex enters host cell (e.g.
endocytosis) - Replication: utilizing host cell metabolic processes,
nucleic acids and proteins are synthesized and
assembled into viral particles
* Process varies (DNA vs RNA)
Virus Life Cycle
General Replication Differences:
DNA Viruses
(4)
- Viral DNA enters host cell nucleus
- Host cell’s RNA polymerase
catalyzes transcription into mRNA - Translation of mRNA into virus-
specific proteins - Enzymes for further synthesis of
viral DNA - Structural proteins comprising
viral coat and envelope - Release of complete virions
- Via budding or host cell lysis
Virus Life Cycle
General Replication Differences:
RNA Viruses
(4)
- Enzymes within virion synthesize
mRNA from the viral RNA template
OR viral RNA serves as its own
mRNA - Translation into enzymes
(including RNA polymerase,
structural proteins) - Assembly of and release similar to
DNA viruses - NOTE: host cell nucleus usually
NOT involved in viral replication
Virus Life Cycle
General Replication Differences:
Retroviruses (RNA)
(5)
- Virion contains reverse
transcriptase enzyme (RNA-
dependent DNA polymerase)
complementary DNA - DNA copy integrated into host cell
genome (“provirus”) - Provirus DNA is transcribed into
new viral genome RNA and mRNA
for translation into viral proteins - Completed viruses released via
budding - NOTE: retroviruses often replicate
without killing host cell
Herpesviruses
(2)
- DNA viruses
- Responsible for cold sores, genital ulceration, chickenpox, shingles,
etc
Herpesviruses
* Eight Types Can Infect Humans:
- Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2)
- Varicella-zoster virus (VZV/HHV-3)
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV/HHV-4)
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV/HHV-5)
- Herpesvirus type 6 (HBLV/HHV-6)
- Herpesvirus type 7 (HHV-7)
- Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV-8)
Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
* *Manifestations:
* HSV-1
(2)
* HSV-2
(1)
- Primary infection: pharyngitis,
gingivostomatitis - Recurrent infection: herpes labialis
- Typically genital manifestations
Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
* Highly Contagious:
(3)
- Transmission via direct contact
- Sharing food utensils/drinks
- Oral-genital contact
Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 &
HSV-2)* HSV Development
Exposure
Primary Infection
Latency
Reactivation
Exposure
Entry typically via direct contact
with infected person’s:
* Skin
* Mucous membranes
* Bodily fluids
Primary
Infection
Clinical illness may occur
Virus travels to nerve
ganglia and establishes
latency
Latency
Virus remains inactive/dormant,
but still present within nerve
cells
No symptoms
Reactivation
Virus travels to
skin or mucous
membranes:
* Cold sores
* Fever blisters
* Genital
lesions
Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
* Potential Triggers for Reactivation:
(5)
- Immunosuppression
- Stress
- Sunlight
- Fever
- Trauma to area of primary infection
- Dental procedures; extraction
- Lip injury
Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
Prodromal symptoms: (3)
pain, tingling, burning
Herpes
Simplex
Viruses
(HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
Treatment
(5)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
* Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
* Penciclovir (Denavir)
* Famciclovir (Famvir)
* Docosanol (Abreva)
Herpes
Simplex
Viruses
(HSV-1 &
HSV-2)
Therapeutic management considerations:
(4)
- Primary vs reactivated infection
- Severity
- Site of infection
- Frequency of recurrences
Herpes Simplex Viruses: Therapeutics
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
*Preparation(s)
Oral: capsule (200 mg), tablet (400 or 800 mg), suspension (200 mg/5
mL)
Topical: 5% cream, 5% ointment
Herpes Simplex Viruses: Therapeutics
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Mechanism of Action
Converted to acyclovir monophosphate (via thymidine kinase) and
triphosphate (via other enzymes) to target viral DNA synthesis
Monophosphate: incorporates into viral DNA chain termination
Triphosphate: competitive inhibition and inactivation of viral DNA
polymerase
Herpes Simplex Viruses: Therapeutics
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Dosing (Adult)
Primary infection: acyclovir 400 mg PO 3x/day OR 200 mg PO 5x/day x 7-
10 days
Recurrent: Acyclovir 400 mg PO 3x/day x 5 days OR (if topical) Apply to
affected area topically 5x/day x 4 days
*Requires renal dose adjustment