Ciluprevir
Ciluprevir
Ciluprevir (pronounced as: si-loo-PREV-ir) is a hepatitis C protease inhibitor used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. It is often used in combination with other antiviral medications.
Etymology
The name "Ciluprevir" is derived from the Latin roots "cilo-" meaning "to move in a circular motion" and "previr" meaning "to prevent". This is in reference to the drug's mechanism of action, which involves inhibiting the replication of the hepatitis C virus, thereby preventing its spread within the body.
Mechanism of Action
Ciluprevir works by inhibiting the NS3/4A protease, an enzyme that the hepatitis C virus requires for replication. By blocking this enzyme, Ciluprevir prevents the virus from multiplying and spreading to new cells.
Related Terms
- Hepatitis C: A viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage.
- Protease inhibitor: A type of medication that prevents viral replication by blocking the activity of proteases, enzymes that viruses need to reproduce.
- NS3/4A protease: An enzyme that the hepatitis C virus requires for replication.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ciluprevir
- Wikipedia's article - Ciluprevir
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