Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 22, Problem 13P
Interpretation Introduction
To explain:
The mechanism of aldose reductase inhibitor.
Introduction:
Aldose reductase is inhibited by tolrestat and epalrestat. These found to inhibiting enzyme NADP+.
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Chapter 22 Solutions
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