A substance that inhibits or blocks the enzyme glyoxalase, which breaks down toxic compounds in cells.
From anti- (against) + glyoxalase (an enzyme from glyoxal, a toxic compound, + -ase, enzyme suffix). This biochemistry term emerged as scientists mapped cellular metabolism in the late 20th century.
By blocking glyoxalase, researchers can study how cells handle toxins and have discovered potential cancer-fighting mechanisms—sometimes stopping enzymes reveals their hidden importance!
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