Mini-Lecture Series: HIV Entry Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action

Dr. David Spach reviews the three main steps involved in HIV entry and the distinct mechanism of action of each of the four subclasses of HIV entry inhibitors so viewers better understand how each of the medications block HIV from entering the host cell.
0:00 Intro
0:23 HIV Antiretroviral Therapy
1:03 Targets for HIV Entry Inhibitors
2:55 Subclasses of HIV Entry Inhibitors
4:23 Attachment Inhibitors
6:05 Post-Attachment Inhibitor
12:24 Fusion Inhibitor
15:40 Summary Concepts