A synthesis inhibitor is a substance or medication that prevents the production or formation of something. It stops the natural process of creating or building something by blocking or interfering with its synthesis. Full definition
While researching the biochemical action triggered by the protein synthesis inhibitor anisomycin in the amygdala (involved in the formation of emotional memories), neuroscientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign noted a strange occurrence in the midbrain region. (scientificamerican.com)
In the study, scientists used an insecticide called a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), used in the Sentricon ® termite baiting system, which was invented by UF / IFAS entomology professor Nan - Yao Su. (sciencedaily.com)
Using the protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide, we questioned whether RIG - G was an IFNα primary responsive gene. (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)