Chapter 10, Problem 10.3PR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation for the molecular interactions between Crixivan and HIV protease has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Enzyme inhibitors: The substance which slows or stops the action of an enzyme is called enzyme inhibitors.

It can be used as drugs and an example is AZT which is used to treat HIV.

Competitive inhibition: It is a type of inhibition occurs when the inhibitor resembles very much to the substrate and thus prevents the substrate binding.