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Which stage of viral replication do antiviral drugs target?
Which stage of viral replication do antiviral drugs target?
- Viral uncoating
- Viral assembly
- Viral release
- Viral entry (correct)
What is the main basis for the selective toxicity of antiviral drugs?
What is the main basis for the selective toxicity of antiviral drugs?
- Antiviral drugs specifically targeting host cell enzymes
- Viral enzymes being structurally different from host cell enzymes
- Host cell enzymes being more susceptible to inhibition than viral enzymes
- Viral enzymes being more susceptible to inhibition than host cell enzymes (correct)
Which type of drug is Acyclovir (Acycloguanosine)?
Which type of drug is Acyclovir (Acycloguanosine)?
- Antimetabolite (correct)
- Integrase inhibitor
- Protease inhibitor
- Fusion inhibitor
What is a key trend in HIV management with regards to drug therapy?
What is a key trend in HIV management with regards to drug therapy?
How do drugs targeting herpes viruses mainly exert their action?
How do drugs targeting herpes viruses mainly exert their action?
Flashcards
Antiviral drug target
Antiviral drug target
Viral entry is the stage targeted by antiviral drugs.
Selective toxicity basis
Selective toxicity basis
Antiviral drugs exploit differences between viral and host enzymes.
Acyclovir drug type
Acyclovir drug type
Acyclovir is an antimetabolite used in antiviral therapy.
HIV drug therapy trend
HIV drug therapy trend
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Herpes drug action
Herpes drug action
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Study Notes
Antiviral Drugs
- Antiviral drugs target various stages of viral replication, including uncoating, transcription, translation, and release
- The main basis for the selective toxicity of antiviral drugs is the ability to target specific viral enzymes or processes without harming host cells
Acyclovir (Acycloguanosine)
- Acyclovir is a type of nucleoside analogue drug
HIV Management
- A key trend in HIV management with regards to drug therapy is the use of combination therapy, also known as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which involves the simultaneous use of multiple antiretroviral drugs to combat the virus
Herpes Virus Drugs
- Drugs targeting herpes viruses mainly exert their action by inhibiting viral DNA replication, which prevents the virus from multiplying and causing further infection
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