Selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase
Form:
HCl salt
REVIEW Although the mechanisms for selegiline's beneficial action in the treatment of Parkinson's disease are not fully understood, the selective, irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) is thought to be of primary importance. MAO-B is involved in the oxidative deamination of dopamine in the brain. Selegiline binds to MAO-B within the nigrostriatal pathways in the central nervous system, thus blocking microsomal metabolism of dopamine and enhancing the dopaminergic activity in the substantial nigra. Selegiline may also increase dopaminergic activity through mechanisms other than inhibition of MAO-B. At higher doses, selegiline can also inhibit monozmine oxidase type A (MAO-A), allowing it to be used for the treatment of depression.
REFERENCES
[1]
Engberg G, Elebring T, Nissbrandt H: Deprenyl (selegiline), a selective MAO-B inhibitor with active metabolites; effects on locomotor activity, dopaminergic neurotransmission and firing rate of nigral dopamine neurons. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1991 Nov;259(2):841-7.
[2]
Macleod AD, Counsell CE, Ives N, Stowe R: Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors for early Parkinson's disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jul 20;(3):CD004898. Pubmed# Magyar K, Tothfalusi L: Pharmacokinetic aspects of deprenyl effects. Pol J Pharmacol Pharm. 1984 Jul-Aug;36(4):373-84.
[3]
Heinonen EH, Anttila MI, Lammintausta RA: Pharmacokinetic aspects of l-deprenyl (selegiline) and its metabolites. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1994 Dec;56(6 Pt 2):742-9.
[4]
Deleu D, Northway MG, Hanssens Y: Clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2002;41(4):261-309.
All products are stocked and shipped from the SF Bay, California, USA via FedEx, UPS or DHL.
All batches backed with full quality assurance.
⚠️
All products are for research and development use only, not for any other uses, and must be handled by technically-qualified persons.
These products are explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs (human and veterinary) and/or consumer products and/or biocides and/or pesticides of any kind unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Products are not sold to individuals. We do not ship to residential addresses. Consumer orders will be cancelled without notice.
New customers undergo an internal onboarding process. As part of this process, new customers may be asked for more information. Additional restrictions may apply.