alpha-Methyltyrosine
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An inhibitor of the enzyme TYROSINE 3-MONOOXYGENASE, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines. It is used to control the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in patients with PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D019805
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.125.072.050.875.485.050
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| Concept/Terms |
alpha-Methyltyrosine- alpha-Methyltyrosine
- alpha Methyltyrosine
- alpha-Methyl-para-tyrosine
- alpha Methyl para tyrosine
- alpha-MPT
- alpha MPT
- alpha-Methyl-p-tyrosine
- alpha Methyl p tyrosine
Racemetirosine- Racemetirosine
- alpha-Methyltyrosine, (D,L)-Isomer
- DL-Tyrosine, alpha-methyl-
- alpha-methyl- DL-Tyrosine
- alpha-Methyltyrosine, (+,-)-Isomer
Metyrosine- Metyrosine
- Metirosine
- alpha-Methyltyrosine, (L)-Isomer
Demser- Demser
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Brand of Metyrosine
- Merck Brand of Metyrosine
- Metyrosine Merck Brand
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