protease inhibitor
protease inhibitor · protease inhibitors
Any molecule that inhibits the function of proteases, e.gAny molecule that inhibits the function of proteases (enzymes that aid the cleavage of proteins), e.g. alpha-1 antitrypsin.
Meaning
2 sensesAny molecule that inhibits the function of proteases (enzymes that aid the cleavage of proteins), e.g. alpha-1 antitrypsin.
Any of a class of medications that act by interfering with proteases, used to treat or prevent viral infections including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.
More definitions
- an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs
Forms
plural: protease inhibitors| Singular | protease inhibitor |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs:PI