4 concepts
Antiviral Agents that Prevent Virus Uncoating or Release
Different approches are used to target the initial and final steps of a virus life cycle.
Antiviral DNA Synthesis Inhibitors
Inhibiting DNA synthesis during viral replication is another key approach in battling viral infections.
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.
Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors target viral proteases which are key enzymes for the completion of viral maturation.