Antiviral Agents

**Definition:** Agents used in the prophylaxis or therapy of VIRUS DISEASES. Some of the ways they may act include preventing viral replication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase; binding to specific cell-surface receptors and inhibiting viral penetration or uncoating; inhibiting viral protein synthesis; or blocking late stages of virus assembly.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.505.954.122.388

**Synonyms:** - Antiviral Drug - Antiviral Agent - Antiviral - Antiviral Drugs - Antivirals