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What is the main function of an inhibitor?

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To add to the other answer, they essentially control gene regulation due to proteins being prevented from catalysing etc
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Inhibitors. Enzyme inhibitors are compounds which modify the catalytic properties of the enzyme and, therefore, slow down the reaction rate, or in some cases, even stop the catalysis. Such inhibitors work by blocking or distorting the active site.

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