Title : Monoamine oxidase B(MAO-B) is the major catalyst for 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) oxidation in human brain and other tissues.

Pub. Date : 1986 Feb 28

PMID : 3083305






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1 This assay has been used to show that the rate of oxidation of MPTP parallels that of phenylethylamine in a range of human and rodent tissues, providing strong evidence that this reaction is predominantly catalysed by monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). Phenethylamines monoamine oxidase B Homo sapiens
2 This assay has been used to show that the rate of oxidation of MPTP parallels that of phenylethylamine in a range of human and rodent tissues, providing strong evidence that this reaction is predominantly catalysed by monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). Phenethylamines monoamine oxidase B Homo sapiens