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Preferred Name

Aminobenzoate Potassium

Definitions
The potassium salt form of aminobenzoate, with anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic activities. Aminobenzoate potassium increases oxygen uptake at the tissue level and may enhance monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity, which requires oxygen as a substrate. Enhanced MAO activity maybe accountable for the prevention or regression of fibrosis, which may occur due to too much serotonin or too little MAO activity.
Synonyms
AMINOBENZOATE POTASSIUM
Aminobenzoate Potassium
Potassium para-Aminobenzoate
Potassium p-Aminobenzoate
Potaba
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