5-Fluoromethylornithine (5-FMOrn) dihydrochloride is a specific irreversible inhibitor of L-ornithine:2-oxoacid aminotransferase (OAT). 5-Fluoromethylornithine dihydrochloride can be used in the study of gyrate atrophy of choroid and retina.
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