In which way do fusion inhibitors treat human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how fusion inhibitors work in treating HIV infection, specifically focusing on their mechanism of action.
Answer
Blocks entry of HIV into CD4 T cells.
Blocks entry of HIV into CD4 T cells.
Answer for screen readers
Blocks entry of HIV into CD4 T cells.
More Information
Fusion inhibitors are a class of antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV from entering and fusing with host cells, particularly CD4 T cells, by binding to viral proteins.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing fusion inhibitors with other antiretroviral drugs that act at different stages, such as reverse transcriptase or protease inhibitors.
Sources
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Fusion Inhibitor - ScienceDirect.com - sciencedirect.com
- HIV Fusion Inhibitors | DrugBank Online - go.drugbank.com
- Enfuvirtide: the first therapy to inhibit the entry of HIV-1 into host CD4 ... - nature.com
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