Questions: Question 6
This class of HIV drugs is being investigated as a treatment to stop the spread of breast cancer
- Fusion Inhibitors
- Protease Inhibitors
- Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Integrase Inhibitors
Transcript text: Question 6
This class of HIV drugs is being investigated as a treatment to stop the spread of breast cancer
Fusion Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors
Solution
The answer is the second one: Protease Inhibitors.
Explanation for each option:
Fusion Inhibitors: These drugs work by preventing the HIV virus from entering the host cells. They are not typically associated with cancer treatment research.
Protease Inhibitors: These drugs inhibit the protease enzyme, which is crucial for the maturation of HIV particles. Recent research has been exploring the potential of protease inhibitors in cancer treatment, including breast cancer, due to their ability to interfere with certain cellular processes that are also relevant in cancer cell proliferation.
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors: These drugs target the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is essential for HIV replication. They are not commonly linked to cancer treatment research.
Integrase Inhibitors: These drugs prevent the integration of viral DNA into the host genome. While they are effective in treating HIV, they are not typically investigated for breast cancer treatment.
In summary, protease inhibitors are being investigated for their potential role in stopping the spread of breast cancer, making them the correct answer.