Iso-OMPA (Tetraisopropyl pyrophosphoramide) is a selective inhibitor of the irreversible butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Iso-OMPA enhances soman toxicity in rats associated with the inhibition of plasma carboxylesterase (CarbE)[1][2][3].
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