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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor — Alpha glucosidase inhibitors are oral anti diabetic drugs used for diabetes mellitus type 2 that work by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as starch and table sugar). Carbohydrates are normally converted into simple sugars… … Wikipedia
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor — any member of a group of oral hypoglycaemic drugs, including acarbose (Glucobay), used for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. They reduce the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine by blocking the action of an important enzyme … The new mediacal dictionary
Acid alpha-glucosidase — Glucosidase, alpha; acid, also known as GAA, is a human gene.cite web | title = Entrez Gene: GAA glucosidase, alpha; acid (Pompe disease, glycogen storage disease type II)| url = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene Cmd=ShowDetailView … Wikipedia
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor — A phosphodiesterase inhibitor is a drug that blocks one or more of the five subtypes of the enzyme phosphodiesterase (PDE), therefore preventing the inactivation of the intracellular second messengers cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and… … Wikipedia
Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor — A dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor is a molecule that inhibits the function of dihydrofolate reductase, and is a type of antifolate. Since folate is needed by rapidly dividing cells to make thymine, this effect may be used to therapeutic… … Wikipedia
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor — DPP 4 inhibitors and GLP 1 Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase 4, also DPP 4 inhibitors or gliptins, are a class of oral hypoglycemics that block DPP 4. They can be used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. The first agent of the class sitagliptin… … Wikipedia
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor — MAOI redirects here. For the Easter Island statues, see Moai. Monoamine oxidase Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating… … Wikipedia
COX-2 inhibitor — COX 2 selective inhibitor is a form of non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX 2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX 2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration, and is the… … Wikipedia
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor — Acetylcholine … Wikipedia
Dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor — A dihydropteroate synthetase inhibitor is a drug that inhibits the action of dihydropteroate synthetase. Most are sulfonamides. Tetrahydrofolate synthesis pathway In bacteria, antibacterial sulfonamides act as competitive inhibitors of the enzyme … Wikipedia
