Numerous therapeutic targets have been identified across different types of toxicants. For example, in the case of heavy metal toxicity, metallothioneins are proteins that can bind and sequester metals, reducing their bioavailability and toxicity. In instances of neurotoxic pesticides, enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase are targeted because these pesticides often inhibit this enzyme, leading to an accumulation of neurotransmitters that can cause neurological damage. Developing inhibitors or reactivators of such enzymes can serve as effective treatments.
