CHEBI:64187 - benserazide

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ChEBI Name benserazide
ChEBI ID CHEBI:64187
Definition A carbohydrazide that results from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of DL-serine with the primary amino group of 4-(hydrazinylmethyl)benzene-1,2,3-triol. An aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase inhibitor (DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor) that does not enter the central nervous system, it is used as its hydrochloride salt as an adjunct to levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism. By preventing the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the periphery, it causes an increase in the amount of levodopa reaching the central nervous system and so reduces the required dose. Benserazide has no antiparkinson actions when given alone.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): EC 4.1.1.28 (aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase) inhibitor
An EC 4.1.1.* (carboxy-lyase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.28).
dopaminergic agent
A drug used for its effects on dopamine receptors, on the life cycle of dopamine, or on the survival of dopaminergic neurons.
Application(s): antiparkinson drug
A drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
dopaminergic agent
A drug used for its effects on dopamine receptors, on the life cycle of dopamine, or on the survival of dopaminergic neurons.
Related Structures
benserazide is a Structural Derivative of
ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
16134
benserazide is a Conjugate Base of
benserazide(1+)
Mass : 258.25110
Formula : C10H16N3O5
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