Analogue of Ritonavir and selective HIV protease inhibitor; Lopinavir (ABT-378) is an antiretroviral of the protease inhibitor class. As a component of combination therapy to treat HIV/AIDS. Inhibition of HIV-1 protease prevents cleavage of the viral polyprotein precursor and results in the release of immature, noninfectious virions.

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