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What do protease inhibitors target in order to prevent viral replication?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary purpose of a vaccine?
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What is typically contained in a vaccine to stimulate the immune system?
What is typically contained in a vaccine to stimulate the immune system?
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What is the mechanism by which a vaccine provides protection against future infections?
What is the mechanism by which a vaccine provides protection against future infections?
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