What are examples of enzyme inhibitors?

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Enzyme inhibitors
Enzyme inhibitors are chemicals that interact with enzymes in some way, either temporarily or permanently, reducing the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction or preventing enzymes from functioning normally.
Competitive, non-competitive, and uncompetitive inhibitors are the three main categories of inhibitors.

Examples of enzyme inhibitors
Erythromycin
Isoniazid
Ciprofloxacin

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