Glossary terms with C

C

Carbapenems

Carbapenems are broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics used primarily to treat severe bacterial infections.

cccDNA

cccDNA (covalently closed circular DNA) is a particularly stable, circular DNA structure found in certain viruses. In hepatitis B virus infections, it plays an important role in the long-term persistence of the infection.

CD4 T lymphocyte

CD4 T lymphocytes are a subgroup of T lymphocytes that play an important role in regulating the adaptive immune response.

Cell sorting

Cell sorting allows the enrichment of cell types of choice from a cell mixture such as blood or tissue.

Cell therapy

Cell therapy refers to the transplantation of living cells with the aim of treating diseases.

CEPI

CEPI stands for "Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations." The international partnership, in which DZIF is also involved, supports the development of vaccines and other biological countermeasures to better prepare the world for epidemics and pandemics.

Clinical phase

The clinical phase is a phase in drug development, in which the substance is tested in humans.

Co-infection

Co-infection is the simultaneous infection of a host with more than one pathogen .

Cohort

A cohort is a defined group of people with certain shared characteristics who are studied as part of a scientific study and are often observed over an extended period of time.

Colistin

Colistin is an antibiotic of last resort.