| monoamine |
A molecule containing one amine group. An amine is an organic compound containing nitrogen. The so-called "biogenic monoamines" are natural, biologically active compounds that often function as neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, and epinephrine.
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| monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
A drug that interferes with the action of monoamine oxidase, slowing the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters. Used in the treatment of depression.
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| monoamine oxidase |
An enzyme that removes an amino group (breaks down) to be combined with oxygen. It works in the nervous system to break down monoamine neurotransmitters.
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| monoamine oxidase |
A family of enzymes involved in the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters. MAO inhibitors act to block these enzymes.
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| monoamine oxidase |
an enzyme which, in the brain, breaks down certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
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