Metyrosine, CAS 672-87-7

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: a-methyl-L-tyrosine

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C10H13NO3

Formula Weight: 195.2

CAS Number: 672-87-7

Notes: Metyrosine is an inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase.{35206} In vivo, metyrosine (200 mg/kg) reduces norepinephrine and dopamine levels in rat brain and disrupts conditioned avoidance behavior in a dose-dependent manner. Metyrosine reduces dopamine transporter knockdown-induced hyperactivity and rearing behavior and increases exploratory behavior in a hole board assay in a mouse model of bipolar disorder mania.{35226} It reduces hypertension induced by dexamethasone (Item No. 11015) and cyclosporin in rats.{35214,35212} Metyrosine also inhibits norepinephrine production and increases plasma levels of leptin in fasted and fed mice.{35210}

• Artikelnummer: CAY24001-500
• Hersteller: Cayman Chemical
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: 24001-500
• Verpackungseinheit: 500 mg
• Mengeneinheit: STK