COMT inhibitor

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A COMT inhibitor is a drug that inhibits the action of catechol-O-methyl transferase. This enzyme is involved in degrading neurotransmitters. COMT inhibitors are used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Pharmaceutical examples include entacapone,[1] tolcapone,[2] and nitecapone.

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