Abstract
PF9601N is an acetylenic tryptamine derivative devoid of amphetamine-like properties, that behaves as suicide MAO-B inhibitor more potent than 1-deprenyl. It is highly selective towards MAO-B and it neuroprotects from the neurotoxicity induced in C57B1/6 adult mice by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP). PF9601N also shows in vitro antioxidant properties by inhibiting the dopamine autoxidation. A potential therapeutic use in Parkinson's disease treatment is proposed for this compound.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-236 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Neurobiology |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Antioxidative
- MAO-B inhibitor
- Neuroprotection