Tenofovir Alafenamide Versus Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in the First Protease Inhibitor–Based Single-Tablet Regimen for Initial HIV-1 Therapy

Abstract

The TAF arm had significantly improved renal and bone safety parameters: less proteinuria and less change in hip and spine BMD, consistent with results from a similarly designed study of the elvitegravir/C/F/TAF STR. This D/C/F/TAF STR offers a promising option for initial HIV treatment, with the high barrier to resistance of darunavir, and the potential for improved long-term renal and bone safety with TAF.