Background:

PMSF (Phenylmethanesulfonyl fluoride) is an irreversible inhibitor of serine proteinases, which is associated with the development of the delayed organophosphorus neuropathy. It has a role in a lot of cellular repair and regeneration processes in many kinds of tissues. PMSF is a long acting Neuropathy Target Esterase (NTE) inhibitor. NTE is a protection was related to inhibition of the putative target of organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDP). PMSF can increase NTE inhibition to more than 90%. PMSF also acts as an active site directed reagent for γ-glutamyl transpeptidase.

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Marcello Lotti, Stefano Caroldi, Eugenio Capodicasa, Angelo Moretto. Promotion of organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy by phenylmethanesulfonyl fluoride. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 1991; 108(2): 234 – 241.

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