protease inhibitor
noun Pharmacology.
a drug that inhibits the action of protease, especially any of a class of antiviral drugs that prevent the cleavage and replication of HIV proteins.
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British Dictionary definitions for protease inhibitors
protease inhibitor
noun
any one of a class of antiviral drugs that impair the growth and replication of HIV by inhibiting the action of protease produced by the virus: used in the treatment of AIDS
Medical definitions for protease inhibitors
protease inhibitor
n.
An anti-HIV drug that blocks the action of the enzyme protease, which is needed for viral replication.
Cultural definitions for protease inhibitors
protease inhibitors
[ (proh-tee-ays) ]
A class of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of AIDS. It works by blocking the action of a protein that HIV needs to reproduce itself.
notes for protease inhibitors
Protease inhibitors are an example of
designer drugs. They sometimes allow AIDS to be managed for long periods of time.