BIOCHEMISTRY
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Chapter 28, Problem 15P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason for the drop in IC50 value from 20 µMto 1 µM is not at all surprising shouldbe determined.
Concept introduction:
The IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration, is the capacity of a substance to inhibit biological molecules and biochemical reactions. IC50 is the quantitative measurement of the inhibitor, which indicates the amount of inhibitor required to inhibit the biological substance.
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