Organophosphorus nerve agents inhibit the enzyme, acetylcholinesterase (AChE; EC 3.1.1.7). AChE reactivators (also known as oximes) are generally used for the reactivation of an inhibited enzyme.
Centre of Advanced Studies, Department of Toxicology, Faculty Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. kucakam@pmfhk.cz
