Posted by Elizabeth on November 8, 1999, at 0:22:43
In reply to Re: reversible chemical distinctions?, posted by Adam on November 7, 1999, at 22:08:02
> Irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (sometimes referred to as suicide monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
I understand where this nickname comes from, but don't you think it's just a *little* bit tasteless?
> Tranylcypromine, phenelzine, and isocarboxazid are examples of irreversible, non-specific MAOIs. They bind both MAO-A and B and destroy them.
I've occasionally heard tranylcypromine referred to as "semi-reversible" (or something like that). Any idea what that's supposed to mean?
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