Synonyms: Demser® | metyrosine | MK-781
alpha-methyltyrosine is an approved drug (FDA (1979))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: The US FDA approved name for this compound is metyrosine, an inhibitor of tyrosine 3-hydroxylase enzymatic activity.
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Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
It is hypothesised that metyrosine disrupts the synthesis of catecholamines by acting as an inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase, with in vivo human results to support this hypothesis [1]. |