Potent and brain selective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (EC50 values are 37 and 57 nM for MAO-A and MAO-B, respectively). Also an iron chelator with antioxidant properties. Protects cells against 6-OHDA induced apoptosis. Attenuates MPTP depletion of DA and increases striatal monoamine levels in a mouse Parkinson's disease model.
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