aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor
C58354
concept
An aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor is a drug that blocks the enzyme responsible for converting aromatic L-amino acids (like levodopa) into their corresponding neurotransmitters, thereby increasing the availability of these precursors for therapeutic use, particularly in Parkinson’s disease.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| decarboxylase inhibitor | 1 |
| peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
|
benserazide
surface form:
Benserazide
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peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor |
| carbidopa | decarboxylase inhibitor |