Answer:- Enzyme inhibitor is a molecule that binds to an enzyme and reduces its activity. The names and uses of 5 enzyme inhibitors are as follows:-
1. Penicillin:- inhibits the enzymes responsible for bacterial cell wall synthesis.
2. 5-fluorouracil:- inhibits the enzyme thymidylate synthase an enzyme overexpressed in colon cancer. Thus this inhibitor is used in treatment of colon cancer.
3. Relenza:- inhibits the viral enzyme neuraminidase and is used to treat individuals infected with influenza virus.
4. Disulfiram:- inhibitor of aldehyde oxidase used to help people overcome alcohol drinking habit.
5. Aminoglutethimide:- inhibitor of aromatase and is used in treatment of cushing syndrome and metastatic breast cancer.
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