Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (Noun)
Meaning
An antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor to the patient as part of their HIV treatment regimen.
- Researchers studied the efficacy of a new non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor in reducing viral loads in HIV patients.
- The combination therapy included a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors to effectively combat the virus.
- Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors have been shown to be effective in preventing the progression of HIV to AIDS when used in conjunction with other antiretroviral medications.
- The development of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors has significantly improved the treatment options available for individuals living with HIV.