Tuesday, 31 December 2019

Influenza Virus




Answer: b- Oseltamivir.

Oseltamivir is competitive inhibitor of viral neuraminidase enzyme. This enzyme cleaves sialic acid present on the glycoproteins which are present on the surface of the human cells which helps in the release of new virions from the cells. Oseltamivir prevents the release of virions by acting on enzyme neuraminidase.

Saturday, 28 December 2019

Thursday, 26 December 2019

Wednesday, 25 December 2019

GABA Inhibitor




Answer: b –Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin is used to treat epilepsy, it works by inhibiting degradation of GABA which is inhibitory neurotransmitter.
 



Answer: c-Valaciclovir


Valaciclovir is a prodrug; it is esterified version of aciclovir, which is used in the treatment to herpes zoster and herpes simplex viral infections.

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Biotech Product for Breast Cancer

 


Anwer: d- Trastuzumab               
Trastuzumab is monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of breast cancer.