Lazabemide (proposed trade names Pakio, Tempium) is a
reversible and
selective inhibitor of
monoamine oxidase B
Monoamine oxidase B, also known as MAOB, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''MAOB'' gene.
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the flavin monoamine oxidase family. It is an enzyme located in the outer mitochondrial membrane. I ...
(MAO-B) that was under development as an
antiparkinsonian
In the management of Parkinson's disease, due to the chronic nature of Parkinson's disease (PD), a broad-based program is needed that includes patient and family education, support-group services, general wellness maintenance, exercise, and nutri ...
agent but was never marketed.
References
Abandoned drugs
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Chloroarenes
Pyridines
Carboxamides
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