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neuraminidase [‚nu̇r·ə′min·ə‚dās] (microbiology) A bacterial enzyme that acts to split salic acid from neuraminic acid glycosides. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To the Editor: Oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor approved for treatment and prevention of influenza virus infection. The two letters in the name stand for the two proteins that form the virus's coating: Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase The number to the right of each letter indicates which version of the protein the coating contains. has signed an agreement with Green Cross Corporation, South Korea for the development and commercialization in Korea of peramivir, BioCryst's potent influenza neuraminidase inhibitor. |
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