Inhibitors

Inhibitors are chemical compounds that are used to slow down or even stop a specific biological process. They work by binding to enzymes or other proteins involved in the process, preventing them from performing their function. Inhibitors are commonly used in medical research to identify the function of enzymes and proteins within a cell or organism. Additionally, they are used in drug development to target specific enzymes or proteins that are involved in disease processes. There are different types of inhibitors, including competitive inhibitors, non-competitive inhibitors, and uncompetitive inhibitors, each affecting the enzyme or protein in a different way. Despite their usefulness, inhibitors can have adverse effects on other biological processes, so careful consideration of their use is necessary.