This is the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. It carries
out the biochemical reaction which breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
and is required for the proper functioning of your nervous system.
Nerve agents, such as Sarin, are lethal because they are capable of inactivating
this enzyme. The image shows an inhibitor compound, one that's not
nearly as toxic as Sarin, blocking the active site of the acetylcholinesterase
enzyme
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