How Do Toxicants Interact with Biochemical Pathways?
Toxicants can interact with biochemical pathways in multiple ways. They may inhibit or activate enzymes, alter gene expression, or interfere with cellular signaling. For example, some toxicants act as enzyme inhibitors, blocking the function of enzymes critical for metabolic processes. Others might mimic natural substrates or cofactors, leading to erroneous biochemical reactions.
