dictionary help| 2-PAM --> 2-pralidoxime | medical dictionary |
One of several oximes which are effective in reversing cholinesterase inhibition by organophosphates. The 2-PAM facilitates the hydrolysis of the phosphorylated enzyme so as to regenerate active cholinesterase.
Acronym: 2-PAM
Abbreviation: 2-PAM
(05 Mar 2000)
2-PAM, 2-phenoxyethanol, 2-phosphinomethylmalic acid synthase < Prev | Next > 2-propanol, 2-propylphenol monooxygenase
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