Targeted Long-Acting Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (TLC-ART) Program
NIH/NIAID UM1 AI120176; Rodney Ho, PI; 08/01/2015 – 07/31/20
NIH/NIAID UM1 AI120176; Rodney Ho, PI; 08/01/2015 – 07/31/20
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Many terms have been utilised to describe the LA approach and standardisation would be beneficial. Ultimately, definitions will depend upon specific indications and routes of delivery. This review focuses upon the critical importance of potency in achieving the LA outcome for injectable formulations and explores established and emerging technologies that have been employed across indications.
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These data may help inform the target product profiles for LA antiretroviral reformulation strategies.