Irreversible inhibitors Flashcards
1
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Nerve gas
A
Irreversibly inhibits acetylcholine esterase &serine protease
Causes muscle paralysis
2
Q
Cyanide
A
Irreversibly inhibits Cytochrome oxidase of respiratory chain
Causes complete respiratory arrest
3
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Heavy metals
A
Irreversibly inhibits Ferrochelatase in heme synthesis
Causes anemia