1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1-methyl ester

Biological Activity

Methyl citrate is a Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor (IC50=0.23 mM). Methyl citrate is isolated from the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten Makino[1]. Methyl citrate is a Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor (IC50=0.23 mM)[1].

References

[1]. Han YN, et al. Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors from the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten. Arch Pharm Res. 2001;24(1):51-54.