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This article discusses the discovery of a new inhibitor of Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) that is potent, selective, and able to permeate the blood-brain barrier. COMT is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of neurotransmitters like dopamine, and inhibitors of COMT are being researched for potential therapeutic applications in disorders like Parkinson's disease. The new inhibitor described in this study is non-nitrocatechol, which may have advantages over existing inhibitors in terms of efficacy and safety. This discovery could lead to the development of novel treatments for neurological conditions.