Which of the following is an Integrase inhibitor used to treat HIV?
Correct Answer: Raltegravir
Description: Integrase InhibitorsHIV integrase aids the inseion of viral DNA into host cell DNA. This occurs after the viral reverse transcriptase (RNA/DNA-dependent DNA polymerase) produces double-stranded viral DNA. This step is key to the cell becoming a permanent carrier. Two integrase inhibitors, raltegravir and elvitegravir, are approved for use.Ref: Sherris microbiology; 6th edition; Page no: 158
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