Tolcapone is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Parkinson's Disease Treatment: It is primarily used as a medication to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease by inhibiting the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), which helps increase dopamine levels in the brain.
- Pharmaceutical Development: Researchers explore tolcapone's efficacy in combination therapies, enhancing the effectiveness of other Parkinson's treatments, thus improving patient outcomes.
- Neuroscience Research: It serves as a valuable tool in studying dopamine-related pathways, aiding scientists in understanding neurodegenerative disorders and developing new therapeutic strategies.
- Drug Interaction Studies: Tolcapone is used in clinical trials to assess its interactions with other medications, providing insights into safe and effective combinations for patients.
- Biomarker Identification: In research settings, tolcapone helps identify biomarkers for Parkinson's disease progression, assisting in the development of diagnostic tools and personalized medicine approaches.
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Tolcapone is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Parkinson's Disease Treatment: It is primarily used as a medication to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease by inhibiting the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), which helps increase dopamine levels in the brain.
- Pharmaceutical Development: Researchers explore tolcapone's efficacy in combination therapies, enhancing the effectiveness of other Parkinson's treatments, thus improving patient outcomes.
- Neuroscience Research: It serves as a valuable tool in studying dopamine-related pathways, aiding scientists in understanding neurodegenerative disorders and developing new therapeutic strategies.
- Drug Interaction Studies: Tolcapone is used in clinical trials to assess its interactions with other medications, providing insights into safe and effective combinations for patients.
- Biomarker Identification: In research settings, tolcapone helps identify biomarkers for Parkinson's disease progression, assisting in the development of diagnostic tools and personalized medicine approaches.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.