The crystal structure of the monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) enzyme with the anti-diabetic drug rosiglitazone co-crystalized shows the molecular interaction between the drug and the protein. This information can be used to rationally design novel compounds to be used in a variety of neurological diseases including Parkinson’s disease.

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