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Section 7

Antiviral Drugs

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Antiviral Agents that Prevent Virus Uncoating or Release

Different approches are used to target the initial and final steps of a virus life cycle.

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Antiviral DNA Synthesis Inhibitors

Inhibiting DNA synthesis during viral replication is another key approach in battling viral infections.

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Nucleotide and Nonnucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

Reverse transcriptase in viruses is inhibited by nucleoside (nucleotide) analogues or drugs that change the conformation of the enzyme.

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Protease Inhibitors

Protease inhibitors target viral proteases which are key enzymes for the completion of viral maturation.

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