Pharmacologic Substance
maraviroc
Brand Names:
Selzentry
May Treat:
HIV Infections
More Information:
Definitions related to maraviroc:
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A C-C Chemokine Receptor Type 5 (CCR5) antagonist with activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Maraviroc inhibits HIV-1 entry via CCR5 coreceptor interaction.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A cyclohexane and triazole derivative that acts as an antagonist of the CCR5 RECEPTOR. It prevents infection by HIV-1 virus strains which use CCR5 as a co-receptor for membrane fusion and cellular entry.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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