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The surge of the coronavirus pandemic has made our society increasingly aware of the threats posed by viral diseases. One of the most terrifying viral infections is HIV leading to AIDS. While the HIV epidemic can be considered under control thanks to small molecules (combined anti-retroviral therapy or cART), a definitive cure for the disease remains elusive.

In this minireview Dr. Dennis Koester explains why emerging small molecule LAIs may bring about a paradigm shift in HIV treatment, discussing:

  • The current standard of care for HIV treatment
  • The problem of drug resistance
  • Why emerging small molecule LAIs such as cabotegravir and lenacapavir are promising
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