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antiprotease

antiprotease

8.2
Acting to stop enzymes in the body that break down proteins
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈproʊtiˌeɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antiproteasa
  • Researchers are testing new antiprotease drugs to treat chronic lung diseases.

Examples

  • The antiprotease properties of the drug were well documented.

  • Doctors prescribed an antiprotease therapy to help slow the progression of the illness.

  • The antiprotease effect of the compound was confirmed in laboratory experiments.

  • Researchers are studying the antiprotease effects in various diseases.

  • Antibodies act as a natural antiprotease in the body, preventing the breakdown of vital proteins.

  • Certain diets can encourage the production of antiprotease factors that help preserve muscle tissue.

  • The antiprotease effect of the drug supports recovery by maintaining protein integrity in cells.

Antonyms

protease
  • Specialized
7 7.7

An enzyme that breaks proteins into smaller pieces

Surface Forms

antiprotease positive

Morphology

antiprotease = protease (semi-transparent) = anti + protease

The word is formed regularly from 'anti-' plus 'protease', but the base is a technical scientific term that many learners may not know.

Etymology

Antiprotease comes from anti- meaning 'against' and protease meaning 'breaks down protein'. So an antiprotease (as an adjective) describes something that works 'against protein-breakers' and blocks the enzymes that would destroy proteins.