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. 2025 Nov 8;18:15555–15586. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S541110

Table 3.

MAOB Inhibitors

Name Chemo-Structure IC50 for MAOB Description Ref.
MAO-B inhibitor 1 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0001.jpg  0.02 nM Effective, reversible, orally active, and selective with blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability [79]
MAO-B inhibitor 2 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0002.jpg  1.33 nM Effective, reversible, orally active, and selectively permeable across the BBB [79]
MAO-B inhibitor 4 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0003.jpg 8.3 nM Selective, anti-neuroinflammation with lower neurotoxicity. With Inhibiting the release of NO, TNF-α, and IL-1β induced by LPS and Aβ1-42 stimulation, and attenuating Aβ(1–42) induced cytotoxicity [25]
MAO-B inhibitor 5 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0004.jpg 67.3 nM Reversibility, permeability to the BBB [26]
MAO-B inhibitor 6 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0005.jpg 0.11 μM Penetrate the BBB, highly selective, reversible, and competitively antioxidant and neuroprotective effects [27]
MAO-B-IN-1 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0006.jpg 10 μM Effective [28]
CA/MAO-B-IN-1 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0007.jpg 7.0 nM Dual inhibitors of CA and MAOB [29]
hMAO-B-IN-4 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0008.jpg  33.82 μM Selective, reversible, able to penetrate the BBB [30]
hMAO-B-IN-5 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0009.jpg 0.11 µM BBB penetration, Multitarget inhibitors for acetylcholinesterase (AChE and BChE) and MAO-B [30]
hMAO-B-IN-7 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0010.jpg  0.79±0.05 μM Validity, ability to penetrate the BBB [31]
hMAO-B-IN-9 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0011.jpg 1.58µM Non-competitive inhibitor of MAOB with BBB permeability [32]
MAO-B-IN-9 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0012.jpg 0.18 μM Effective, selective, BBB-permeable, irreversible, time-dependent MAOB inhibitor, which prevents Aβ1-42 induced neuronal cell death and possess neuroprotective effects [33]
MAO-B-IN-10 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0013.jpg NA Effective, selective, and capable of crossing the BBB [34]
hMAO-B-IN-11 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0014.jpg  0.11 µM Selective and reversible inhibition for MAOB, with suppressing pro-inflammatory mediators (NO, TNF-α, IL-1β) in activated microglia [35]
MAO-B-IN-11 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0015.jpg 1.3 μM Effective [36]
MAO-B-IN-12 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0016.jpg 1.3 μM Effective [36]
MAO-B-IN-14 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0017.jpg 0.95 μM Effective
Selective
[37]
MAO-B-IN-16 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0018.jpg 1.55 µM Effective
Selective
[38]
MAO-B-IN-17 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0019.jpg 5.08 μM Effective
Selective
[38]
MAO-B-IN-27 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0020.jpg NA Effective
Selective
[39]
MAO-B-IN-28 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0021.jpg 1.9±0.5 nM An effective hMAO-B inhibitor [40]
MAO-B-IN--31 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0022.jpg 41 nM Effective, selective, and capable of inhibiting α-syn and tau aggregation [41]
MAO-B-IN-33 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0023.jpg 0.021 μM Effective
Reversible
Selective
[42]
MAO-B-IN-34 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0024.jpg NA Effective [43]
MAO-B-IN-35 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0025.jpg 1.02 μM Effective
Reversible
Selective
[44]
MAO-B-IN-37 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0026.jpg  270 nM Selective, with good metabolic stability in mouse microsomes and demonstrated good affinity with human serum albumin [45]
MAO-B-IN-39 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0027.jpg 3.61 μM Effective [46]
MAO-B-IN-42 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0028.jpg  0.184 μM Effective
Reversible
Selective
[47]
MAO-B-IN-44 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0029.jpg 1.01 μM Effective,
selective
[48]
Monoamine oxidase/Aromatase-IN-1 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0030.jpg 39 nM Efficient [49]
Lazabemide graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0031.jpg 0.03 μM Effective
Reversible
Selective
[50]
Homopterocarpin graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0032.jpg 0.72 μM Competitive
Reversible
[51]
4-Hydroxyderricin  graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0033.jpg 3.43 μM The main active ingredient of Angelica keiskei Koidzum, orally active, selectively effective, with anti-depressant, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-tumor effects [52]
Acacetin 7-O-(6-O-malonylglucoside) graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0034.jpg 1.87 μM Effective
Reversible
[53]
WAY-620147 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0035.jpg 55 μM Effective [54]
1,4-Naphthoquinone  graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0036.jpg NA With broad-spectrum inhibitory activity can target DNA polymerase, NF-κB, and MAOA/B, and it possess antibacterial, biofilm formation activity, used for antibacterial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory research [55]
Ladostigil graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0037.jpg 37.1 μM Oral effective, dual inhibitors of cholinesterase and MAOB, with neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and can be used for research in depression and Alzheimer’s disease [56]
1-Methyl-2-undecyl-4(1H)-quinolone graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0038.jpg 15.3 μM Effective
Irreversible
Selective
[57]
RO 16−6491 free base graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0039.jpg NA Selective, reversible with high affinity and specificity for binding sites on human frontal cortical mitochondria and platelet membranes [58]
Safinamide graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0040.jpg 0.098 μM Effective, selective, reversible inhibitor of MAOB, which also blocks sodium channels and regulates the release of glutamate, exhibits neuroprotective effects [59]
1-Methyl-2-nonyl-4(1H)-quinolone graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0041.jpg 12.1μM A type of quinolone alkaloid, which is an effective and selective MAO-B inhibitor [60]
J147 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0042.jpg NA Very effective
Oral
[61]
SL-25.1188 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0043.jpg NA Effective [62]
Desmethoxyyangonin graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0044.jpg 0.123 µM A selective MAOB inhibitor that can inhibit the Jak2/STAT3 and IKK signaling pathways to exert anti-inflammatory effects [63]
Sembragiline graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0045.jpg NA A potent, selective, and reversible MAOB inhibitor [64]
NW-1689 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0046.jpg NA A highly selective and reversible MAOB inhibitor that also blocks sodium channels and N-type calcium channels [65]
(E)-8-(3-Chlorostyryl)caffeine graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0047.jpg NA A selective adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, inhibiting MAOB. with an independent pathway of its action on A2A receptors [66]
PSB-1434 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0048.jpg 1.59 nM Highly selective [44]
PSB-1491 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0049.jpg  0.386 nM Selectivie
Competitive
[44]
Methyl citrate graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0050.jpg 0.23 mM Effective [67]
NW-1772 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0051.jpg NA Effective
Selective
BBB permeability
[68]
(E/Z)-J147 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0052.jpg 1.88 μM An extremely effective oral active neuroprotectant that can enhance cognitive abilities. It can easily cross the BBB, with inhibiting MAO B and dopamine transporter. [69]
Pargyline graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0053.jpg 0.5 μM An irreversible MAOB inhibitor with antihypertensive and anticancer activity [70]
Norharmane graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0054.jpg 4.7 μM A type of β-carboline alkaloid, effective, reversible MAO inhibitor [71]
Rasagiline graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0055.jpg 4.43 nM Efficient, irreversible selective MAO inhibitor [72]
Rasagiline mesylate graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0056.jpg 4.43 nM  Efficient, irreversible selective MAO inhibitor [73]
OG-L002 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0057.jpg 0.02 μM An effective MAO inhibitor [74]
Tranylcypromine hydrochloride graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0058.jpg 0.95 μM Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1/BHC110),
irreversible inhibitor of MAO
[75]
2,6-Dimethoxybenzylamine hydrochloride graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0059.jpg 190 μM Effective
Reversible
[76]
PSB-1410 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0060.jpg Human MAOB IC50=0.23 nM
rat MAOB, IC50=1.01 nM
Effective
Selective
Competitive
[76]
MAO-IN-1 graphic file with name JIR-18-15555-i0061.jpg 20 nM Effective [77]