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CCR5 antagonists prevent attachment.
CCR5 Antagonist
CCR5 antagonists prevent attachment.
CCR5 Inhibitor
HIV binds to a host CD4 cell via coreceptors.
CD4 Receptor
Progression of HIV infection to AIDS illustrated with test tubes, CD4 cells, and virions.
Chronic HIV Infection
Progression of HIV infection to AIDS illustrated with test tubes, CD4 cells, and virions.
Clinical Latency
The phases of a clinical trial
Clinical Trial
Diagram of drug absorption and elimination in the body.
Cmax
Diagram of drug absorption and elimination in the body.
Cmin
Groups of people with similar characteristics
Cohort
Partners and their HIV statuses.
Concordant Couple
HIV binds to a host CD4 cell via coreceptors.
Coreceptor
HIV binds to a host CD4 cell via coreceptors.
C-X-C Chemokine Receptor 4
HIV binds to a host CD4 cell via coreceptors.
CXCR4
HIV medicines and a pharmacokinetic enhancer are taken together
CYP3A Inhibitors
HIV binds to a host CD4 cell via coreceptors.
Cysteine-Cysteine Chemokine Receptor 5
Partners and their HIV statuses.
Discordant Couple
Medicines come in many forms.
Drug Formulation
Drugs interactions can affect treatment.
Drug Interaction
Drugs can interact with other drugs.
Drug-Drug Interaction
Some foods may interact with drugs.
Drug-Food Interaction
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