Synonyms KMO, kynurenine 3-hydroxylase, kynurenine 3-monooxygenase + [1] |
Introduction Catalyzes the hydroxylation of L-kynurenine (L-Kyn) to form 3-hydroxy-L-kynurenine (L-3OHKyn) (PubMed:29429898, PubMed:23575632, PubMed:26752518, PubMed:28604669, PubMed:29208702). Required for synthesis of quinolinic acid, a neurotoxic NMDA receptor antagonist and potential endogenous inhibitor of NMDA receptor signaling in axonal targeting, synaptogenesis and apoptosis during brain development. Quinolinic acid may also affect NMDA receptor signaling in pancreatic beta cells, osteoblasts, myocardial cells, and the gastrointestinal tract (Probable). |
Target |
Mechanism KMO inhibitors |
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Active Indication |
Inactive Indication- |
Drug Highest PhasePhase 1 |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Target |
Mechanism KMO inhibitors |
Active Org. |
Originator Org. |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication- |
Drug Highest PhasePreclinical |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Target |
Mechanism 11β-HSD inhibitors [+1] |
Active Org. |
Originator Org. |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication- |
Drug Highest PhaseDiscovery |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc.- |
First Approval Date20 Jan 1800 |
Start Date10 Jan 2023 |
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