Fusion Inhibitors Flashcards

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Enfuvirtide
MOA

A

Inhibits HIV entry into host cell.
Binds to HR1 subunit of gp41 inhibiting the conformational changes in gp41 required for the fusion of the virus with host cell

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Enfuvirtide
Abs/Distrb/Elim

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Given by subcut. injection.
Elimination t½ ~4h

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Enfuvirtide
Clinical use

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HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretrovirals

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Enfuvirtide
Adverse effects

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Hypersensitivity reactions.

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