Vaginal gel with integrase inhibitor shows promise in monkeys

Researchers testing a vaginal microbicide based on a new type of anti-HIV drug found it provided monkeys significant protection against infection with a virus similar to HIV. The study is the first of a gel with an integrase inhibitor, one of the latest additions to the arsenal of drugs for the treatment of HIV but just one of the many compounds researchers hope will be a stronghold for HIV prevention.

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