protease inhibitor
"Protease inhibitors" are crucial in both biochemistry and medicine, playing a key role in preventing protein degradation and treating viral infections.
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Definition
C1Biochemistry
(technical, academic)A molecule that binds to and prevents proteases from breaking down proteins.
Example
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a well-known protease inhibitor that protects tissues from enzyme damage.
C1Pharmacology
(technical, medical)A type of medication that interferes with proteases to treat viral infections by preventing viral replication.
Example
- Protease inhibitors are essential in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, helping to maintain a low viral load.