Chemically Induced Inhibition

Chemically induced inhibition occurs when a substance, such as a drug or chemical, interferes with a biological process by blocking or reducing the activity of a specific enzyme, receptor, or pathway. This disruption prevents the normal function or production of certain molecules, which can slow down, stop, or modify cellular activities. For example, some medications inhibit enzymes involved in disease processes, helping to manage conditions like infections or cancer. Essentially, chemically induced inhibition selectively targets parts of the body's biochemistry to regulate or curb undesirable activities.