HIV-1 Inhibition

HIV-1 inhibition involves strategies to block the virus from infecting and replicating within human cells. Medications such as antiretroviral drugs work by targeting different stages of the virus’s life cycle—preventing it from entering cells, copying itself, or assembling new virus particles. These treatments don’t cure HIV but significantly reduce the amount of virus in the body, helping maintain immune health and preventing transmission. Combining multiple drugs, called combination therapy, makes it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Overall, HIV-1 inhibition aims to control the infection and improve quality of life for those affected.