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Sensitivity of Viruses to Phosphorylated 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)Guanine Revealed in TK-transformed Cells

Division of Virology Department of Pathology Cambridge University, Cambridge, U.K.

Vaccinia and pseudorabies viruses are resistant to ACV [Acyclovir or 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)guanine] in normal cells. However, both viruses are sensitive in thymidine kinase (TK)-transformed cells in which the resident HSV-specific TK is able to phosphorylate the drug. This demonstrates the sensitivity of these viruses to phosphorylated ACV and suggests a wider antiviral activity for the phosphorylated drug.

Received 5 December 1979; accepted 12 February 1980.

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