Picolinic acid (PCA) binds to the hydrophobic pocket of CHIKV capsid protein (CP).
The binding constant KD (M) obtained for PCA was 2.1×10−7 M.
PCA inhibits CHIKV replication in Vero cells.
PCA potentially inhibits CHIKV via targeting protein-protein interactions of the CP.
Study suggests potential of pyridine ring compounds similar to PCA as antivirals.