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Antiviral DNA Synthesis Inhibitors

Comparison of acyclovir and guanosine

Comparison of acyclovir and guanosine

Acyclovir does not contain a sugar molecule with a 3'-OH group and will interrupt the synthesis of a newly synthesized nucleotide chain if added to it. The guanosine depicted in this specific image is used for RNA synthesis but acyclovir inhibits the synthesis of DNA synthesis.

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