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Examples Competetive Inhibitors Synthesis State Describe Actions Statins

Statins competitively inhibit cholesterol synthesis, and aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX enzymes related to pain and fever.

Statins competitively inhibit cholesterol synthesis, and aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX enzymes involved in pain and fever.

Front State two examples of competetive inhibitors and describe their actions.
Back Examples of competetive inhibitors:
  • Statins are inhibitors of enzyme used in synthesis of cholesterol, reducing its production and blood conc
  • Aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX enzymes preventing synthesis of chemicals responsible for producing pain and fever

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