Which enzyme is implicated in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease due to its role in dopamine metabolism?

A Monoamine oxidase B ✓
B Catechol-O-methyltransferase
C Dopamine beta-hydroxylase
D Tyrosine hydroxylase

Explanation

Monoamine oxidase B is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of dopamine in the brain, and its inhibition is a therapeutic strategy for treating Parkinson's disease.

Source

Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Enzymes in Disease Neurobiology Neurodegenerative Diseases Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high