Retro Viruses and Novel Drugs

Retroviruses, such as HIV, are a type of virus which infect and replicate within host cells by using their own reverse transcriptase enzyme to convert viral RNA into DNA, which then integrates into the host cell's genetic material. Novel drugs target retroviruses by blocking the reverse transcriptase enzyme, thereby preventing the virus from replicating and spreading throughout the body. As such, novel drugs provide an effective means of treating retroviral infections and are an important part of modern medical practice.