Fusion inhibitors are a class of antiviral drugs that prevent viruses from entering host cells by inhibiting the fusion of the viral envelope with the host cell membrane. They specifically target the process that allows the virus to merge with the host cell, blocking viral entry and replication. These drugs are particularly important in the treatment of HIV, as they offer a unique mechanism of action compared to other antiviral therapies.
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