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Protease inhibitor
Meaning
Noun
●
In Biochemistry:
Any
molecule
that
inhibits
the
function
of
proteases
(enzymes that
aid
the
cleavage
of
proteins
), e.g.
alpha
-1 antitrypsin.
●
In Pharmacology:
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.
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Synonyms
Antiprotease
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