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The genetic toxicity effects of lamivudine and stavudine antiretroviral agents.
Expert opinion on drug safety - 1 Sept 2010
Guimarães Nilza Nascimento, de Andrade Heloísa Helena Rodrigues, Lehmann Maurício, Dihl Rafael Rodrigues, Cunha Kênya Silva
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: The nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are used in antiretroviral therapy worldwide for the treatment of HIV infections. These drugs act by blocking reverse transcriptase enzyme activity, causing pro-viral DNA chain termination. As a consequence, NRTIs could cause genomic instability and loss of heterozygosity. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW: This review highlights the...
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