What Are Some Examples of Toxic Enzyme Inhibitors?
Cyanide is a well-known toxic enzyme inhibitor that binds to cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, preventing ATP production and leading to cellular hypoxia. Another example is methanol, which is metabolized to formaldehyde and formic acid, toxic compounds that inhibit multiple enzymes, leading to metabolic acidosis and visual disturbances.
