neuraminidase

Example:The antiviral drug oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor used to combat influenza.

Definition:A class of drugs used to treat influenza by inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme to prevent the spread of the virus within the body.

Example:Researchers measure neuraminidase activity to assess the effectiveness of virus neutralization compounds.

Definition:The measure of the catalytic activity of neuraminidase, which breaks down the sialic acid in viral surface proteins.

Example:The assay measures the hydrolysis of sialic acid by neuraminidase, which is a critical step in the viral life cycle.

Definition:A biochemical test designed to measure the level of neuraminidase enzyme activity.