Nitecapone (

INN Inns are generally establishments or buildings where travelers can seek lodging, and usually, food and drink. Inns are typically located in the country or along a highway; before the advent of motorized transportation they also provided accommo ...

; OR-462) is a

drug A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via insuffla ...

which acts as a selective inhibitor of the

enzyme Enzymes () are proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes may act are called substrates, and the enzyme converts the substrates into different molecules known as products. A ...

catechol ''O''-methyl transferase (COMT). It was patented as an antiparkinson medication but was never marketed.

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Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors Catechols Diketones Nitrophenols {{nervous-system-drug-stub

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