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AAT Bioquest

What does enzyme inhibition do?

Posted February 22, 2024


Answer

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze virtually every biochemical reaction in living organisms. They play crucial roles in various metabolic pathways. Enzyme inhibition serves to regulate various physiological processes in organisms. For example, it helps control metabolic pathways, regulate concentrations of key molecules or respond to environmental cues. 

Additional resources

Assessment of Enzyme Inhibition: A Review with Examples from the Development of Monoamine Oxidase and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Drugs

Enzymes

Amplite® Fluorimetric Coenzyme A Quantitation Kit *Green Fluorescence*