Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 17 - Section 17.7 - Viruses - Questions and Problems - Page 614: 17.54

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The protease inhibitors such as Invirase and Viracept block the action of protease enzyme, which is needed for virus replication. Hence spread of HIV in body can be controlled.

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