O-Methylserine acts as a reagent for the synthesis of D-serine transporter inhibitors which are used pharmaceutically for the treatment of visual system disorders and enhancement of the visual functions.
Definition
ChEBI: O-methylserine is a serine derivative that is L-serine with a methyl group replacing the hydrogen on the hydroxy side chain. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a L-serine derivative and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid.
