F9170 is a peptide identified from the cytoplasmic region of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein (Env, gp120-gp41) which is able to inactivate HIV-1 virions and induce necrosis of HIV-1 infected cells. F9170 can enter the brain and lymph nodes and specifically targets the conserved cytoplasmic tail of HIV-1 Env to disrupt the integrity of the viral membrane. F9170 short term administration can control viral loads to below the limit of detection in chronically SHIV infected macaques.
