inhibitors

Inhibitors are substances that decrease or prevent the activity of enzymes or other biological processes. Think of an enzyme as a worker performing a task in the body, like breaking down foods or building molecules. An inhibitor acts like a training program or obstacle that slows down or stops the worker’s activity. This can help regulate processes, prevent overactivity, or block harmful reactions. Inhibitors are important in medicine, where they are used to treat diseases by stopping unwanted enzyme actions, such as in cancer or infections.