Enzyme Inhibitors

Enzyme inhibitors are substances that slow down or stop the activity of enzymes, which are proteins that facilitate and speed up chemical reactions in the body. These inhibitors can bind to the enzyme's active site or another part of the enzyme, blocking its function. This process is important in regulating biological processes and can be beneficial in medicine, as many drugs work as enzyme inhibitors to treat diseases. For example, some medications for high blood pressure or cancer target specific enzymes to help control abnormal functions in the body.