Question

What are the names of the inhibitors for HIV entry, fusion, and integrase?

1) Maraviroc, Enfuvirtide, Raltegravir
2) Lopinavir, Tenofovir, Efavirenz
3) Zidovudine, Lamivudine, Nevirapine
4) Darunavir, Abacavir, Atazanavir

Answer 1

The names of the inhibitors for HIV entry, fusion, and integrase are Maraviroc, Enfuvirtide, and Raltegravir. They correspond to option 1 and each targets a different stage in the HIV infection process, hindering the virus from replicating in the host's cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the names of HIV inhibitors that are used in the treatment of HIV to prevent the entry, fusion, and integration of the virus into the host cell. The correct names of these inhibitors are:

1. Maraviroc - an entry inhibitor.
2. Enfuvirtide - a fusion inhibitor.
3. Raltegravir - an integrase inhibitor.

Therefore, the answer to the student's question is option 1) Maraviroc, Enfuvirtide, Raltegravir. Maraviroc acts as an antagonist to the CCR5 receptor on the host cell, thereby preventing HIV from entering the cell. Enfuvirtide prevents the fusion of the HIV envelope with the host cell membrane, and Raltegravir inhibits the integrase enzyme, which is necessary for the integration of viral DNA into the host's genome, a critical step in the replication of the virus.