Unveiling The Inhibitory Mechanism Of Competitive Inhibitors In Enzyme Catalysis
In competitive inhibition, a molecule resembling the substrate binds to the enzyme’s active site, competing with the substrate for binding. As a result, fewer enzyme-substrate complexes form, reducing the rate of catalysis. The inhibitor’s affinity for the enzyme determines the extent of inhibition, which is reversible upon lowering inhibitor concentration. This inhibition helps study enzyme…