New HIV-1 replication inhibitors of the styryquinoline class bearing aroyl/acyl groups at the C-7 position: synthesis and biological activity.

Novel variants of HIV-1 replication inhibitors of the styrylquinoline class harboring aroyl/acyl group at the C-7 position have been synthesized. In sharp contrast with styrylquinolines bearing a carboxylic acid group at C-7, these compounds proved to be inactive toward HIV-1 integrase in in vitro assays.