α-Methyltyrosine methyl ester hydrochloride is an orally active, competitive tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor. It can inhibit the conversion of tyrosine to dopamine and serves as a tool for sympathetic nervous system research. Studies have shown it can induce renal lesions with the formation of calculi in the urinary tract in rats.
- Orally active and competitive tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor
- Inhibits the conversion of tyrosine to dopamine
- Can be used as a tool for sympathetic nervous system research
- Induces renal lesions with the formation of calculi in the urinary tract in rats