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Definition of Protease inhibitor
1. Noun. An antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs.
Generic synonyms: Antiviral, Antiviral Agent, Antiviral Drug
Group relationships: Drug Cocktail, Haart, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Specialized synonyms: Crixivan, Indinavir, Nelfinavir, Viracept, Norvir, Ritonavir, Invirase, Saquinavir
Definition of Protease inhibitor
1. Noun. (context: pharmacology virology) A class of drugs used to treat or prevent infection by viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Protease Inhibitor
Literary usage of Protease inhibitor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"To examine elastase burden, elastase:a!pha-1-protease inhibitor complex and free
elastase activity in alveolar lavage fluids were measured. ..."
2. Biotechnology: Plant Nutrition: A Bibliography, January 1988-April 1993 by Janet Saunders (1994)
"Immunocytochemical study showed that the protease inhibitor is exclusively ...
The specific expression of a protease inhibitor at senescence may be of ..."
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