PD 161374 is an inhibitor targeting the HIV-1 nucleocapsid protein NCp7. PD 161374 primarily acts on the early stages of viral replication, inhibiting the completion of reverse transcription without affecting viral entry or later assembly. PD 161374 remains active against HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV, and drug-resistant strains. PD 161374 can be used to study antiretroviral agents.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.