Irreversible inhibitors Flashcards

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Nerve gas

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Irreversibly inhibits acetylcholine esterase &serine protease
Causes muscle paralysis

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Cyanide

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Irreversibly inhibits Cytochrome oxidase of respiratory chain
Causes complete respiratory arrest

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Heavy metals

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Irreversibly inhibits Ferrochelatase in heme synthesis

Causes anemia

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