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.

Also known as
DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

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3DrugsEach linked to its full drug card
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4Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type
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6Routes of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given
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