(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 hydrochloride

(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 hydrochloride is a deuterium labeled (R)-3-O-Methyldopa, and (R)-3-O-Methyldopa is an R-enantiomer of 3-O-Methyldopa. 3-O-Methyldopa is a metabolite of L-DOPA which is formed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). 3-O-Methyldopa competitively inhibits the pharmacodynamics of L-DOPA and dopamine[1][2].

Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G Protein >> Dopamine Receptor

Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> Dopamine Receptor

Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  

[2]. Asanuma M, Miyazaki I. 3-O-Methyldopa inhibits astrocyte-mediated dopaminergic neuroprotective effects of L-DOPA. BMC Neurosci. 2016 Jul 25;17(1):52.