Antiviral Medications and Vaccines
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What do protease inhibitors target in order to prevent viral replication?

  • Surface proteins of the virus
  • Proteolytic cleavage of protein precursors (correct)
  • Cellular factors that allow viral replication
  • Integration of viral DNA into host cell DNA

    • How do integrase inhibitors work to prevent viral replication?

  • By blocking proteolytic cleavage of viral proteins
  • By stimulating the immune system against the virus
  • By targeting cellular factors involved in viral replication
  • By inhibiting the activity of integrase enzymes (correct)

    • What do indirect virus-targeting antivirals target instead of viral factors?

  • Viral proteases
  • Viral surface proteins
  • Cellular factors or pathways involved in viral replication (correct)
  • Integration of viral DNA into host cell DNA

    • What is the primary purpose of a vaccine?

    <p>To provide active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically contained in a vaccine to stimulate the immune system?

    <p>Weakened or killed forms of the microorganism, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which a vaccine provides protection against future infections?

    <p>By stimulating the immune system to recognize and destroy the microorganism or its associated agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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