Glossary terms with P

P

Proof-of-Concept

In drug development, “proof-of-concept” refers to a part of the clinical study that aims to proof the therapeutic concept.

Proviruses

A provirus is a virus genome that is integrated into the DNA of a host cell.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium often causing hospital-acquired infections and being resistant against many antibiotics.

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which there is high blood pressure in the pulmonary vascular system.