enzyme inhibitor
1Enzyme inhibitor — Enzyme inhibitors are molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity. Since blocking an enzyme s activity can kill a pathogen or correct a metabolic imbalance, many drugs are enzyme inhibitors. They are also used as herbicides and… …
2enzyme inhibitor — enzyme inhibitor, a chemical substance which specifically prevents or lessens the activity of a particular enzyme …
3enzyme inhibitor — noun molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity …
4angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor — ACE inhibitor. A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called ACE inhibitor …
5angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor — n ACE INHIBITOR …
6Inhibitor — or inhibition may refer to:* Corrosion inhibitor, a substance that decreases the rate of metal oxidation * Enzyme inhibitor, a substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity. * Inhibition of return, a feature of attention *… …
7Enzyme catalysis — is the catalysis of chemical reactions by specialized proteins known as enzymes. Catalysis of biochemical reactions in the cell is vital due to the very low reaction rates of the uncatalysed reactions. The mechanism of enzyme catalysis is similar …
8angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor — noun an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to …
9angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor — noun : ace inhibitor herein …
10Enzyme — Biocatalyst redirects here. For the use of natural catalysts in organic chemistry, see Biocatalysis. Human glyoxalase I. Two zinc ions that are needed for the enzyme to catalyze its reaction are shown as purp …
