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The drug 3TC disrupts HIV proteins or enzyme known as "reverse transcriptase" that is involved in making new viruses, effectively reducing the amount of HIV in the body. You can learn more about 3TC online at the Wikipedia.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoHIV became resistant to the drug 3tc because it became stronger and more resistant to drugs. Its quick adaptation protected it from the drugs antibodies.
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