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Mechanism of action of protease inhibitors is:
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The correct answer is  Ans. (A) Prevents maturation of new viral particles(Ref: KDT 7/e p809)Function of protease enzyme in HIV is to break inactive polyproteins to functional components. This post-translational modification is required for maturation of new viral particles. Protease inhibitors like atazanavir inhibit this step.