Metyrosine
Metyrosine is a selective tyrosine hydroxylase enzyme inhibitor. Metyrosine exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcerative effects. Metyrosine significantly inhibits high COX-2 activity[1]. Metyrosine is a very effective agent for blood pressure control[2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
672-87-7
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H332
Target
COX
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/metyrosine.html
Purity
99.64
Solubility
H2O : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; adjust pH to 2 with HCl; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
C[C@](C(O)=O)(N)CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO3
Molecular Weight
195.22
Precautions
H302, H312, H332
References & Citations
[1]Albayrak A, Polat B, Cadirci E, et al. Gastric anti-ulcerative and anti-inflammatory activity of metyrosine in rats. Pharmacol Rep. 2010;62 (1) :113‐119.|[2]Garg MK, et al. Medical management of pheochromocytoma: Role of the endocrinologist. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011;15 Suppl 4 (Suppl4) :S329‐S336.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
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