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noun
Any molecule that inhibits the function of proteases (enzymes that aid the cleavage of proteins), e.g. alpha-1 antitrypsin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: antiprotease
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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Synonyms: PI
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: PI
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug
Narrower terms: indinavir, Crixivan, nelfinavir, Viracept, ritonavir, Norvir, saquinavir, Invirase
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