What Enzyme Does AZT Inhibit? Understanding the Role of Reverse Transcriptase in HIV Therapy
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First approved in 1987, the drug azidothymidine (AZT), now known as zidovudine, was the first medication to be made available for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, offering a glimmer of hope during a critical period of the epidemic. Its effectiveness hinges on its ability to inhibit a specific viral enzyme: HIV reverse transcriptase.
