Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors
DBCAT005152Pharmacologic class
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine. Inhibitors of this enzyme are typically unable to cross the blood-brain-barrier, meaning they remain in the periphery and inhibit peripheral... A DrugBank category of 3 drugs. 3 of them are approved.
- Part of
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Also known as
- DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor
What you can answer from here — as of April 15, 2020
Which targets do Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors share, and which companies have late-stage candidates in this class?
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