A class of antiviral drugs that blocks HIV from binding itself to the surface of CD4 cells is known as

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Entry inhibitors are a class of antiviral drugs that prevent HIV from entering CD4 cells by blocking the virus from binding to the cell surface. This class includes drugs such as maraviroc and enfuvirtide. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and maturation inhibitors work through different mechanisms and do not prevent HIV entry.

A Class of Antiviral Drugs That Blocks HIV from Binding