Enzyme modulator explained

An enzyme modulator is a type of drug which modulates enzymes. They include enzyme inhibitors and enzyme inducers. In an homogeneous assay, "an enzyme modulator ... is covalently linked to the ligand which competes with free ligand from the test sample for the available antibodies."^[1]

See also

• Channel modulator
• Receptor modulator
• Transporter modulator

Notes and References

1. Book: Tijssen, P.. Practice and Theory of Enzyme Immunoassays. 22 January 2015. 1 August 1985. Elsevier. 9780080858845. 382. In the homogeneous assay, an enzyme modulator (antibody, inhibitor or receptor for the enzyme) is covalently linked to the ligand which competes with free ligand from the test sample for the available antibodies..