6-Hydroxydopamine (BioDeep_00000018975)

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6-Hydroxydopamine, also known as 6-OHDA or oxidopamina, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as catecholamines and derivatives. Catecholamines and derivatives are compounds containing 4-(2-Aminoethyl)pyrocatechol [4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol] or a derivative thereof formed by substitution. The main use for oxidopamine in scientific research is to induce Parkinsonism in laboratory animals such as mice, rats and monkeys, in order to develop and test new medicines and treatments for Parkinsons disease. In order to induce this condition in animals, around 70\\% of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain must be destroyed, and this is achieved either with oxidopamine or MPTP. 6-OHDA is thought to enter the neurons via the dopamine and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) reuptake transporters. Oxidopamine toxicity in neonatal rodents is also used as an animal model for the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. Both these agents likely destroy neurons by generating reactive oxygen species such as superoxide radical. Oxidopamine is often used in conjunction with a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (such as desipramine) to selectively destroy dopaminergic neurons.
6-Hydroxydopamine is a naturally occurring amine in human urine. 5-Hydroxydopamine concentration in urine of DOPA treated Parkinsons patients was significantly higher than inpatients not treated or normal controls. (PMID 8255370)
D018373 - Peripheral Nervous System Agents > D001337 - Autonomic Agents > D013565 - Sympatholytics
C78272 - Agent Affecting Nervous System > C66883 - Dopamine Antagonist
D018377 - Neurotransmitter Agents > D018663 - Adrenergic Agents

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