monoamine neurotransmitters
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Monoamine transporter — Dopamine Transporter (DAT 6) Monoamine transporters (MATs) are protein structures that function as integral plasma membrane transporters to regulate concentrations of extracellular monoamine neurotransmitters. Three major classes of MATs (SERT,… … Wikipedia
Monoamine neurotransmitter — Norepinephrine is a monoamine neurotransmitter … Wikipedia
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor — MAOI redirects here. For the Easter Island statues, see Moai. Monoamine oxidase Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating… … Wikipedia
monoamine oxidase — SYN: amine oxidase (flavin containing). * * * monoamine oxidase n an enzyme that deaminates monoamines oxidatively and that functions in the nervous system by breaking down monoamine neurotransmitters * * * (MAO) an enzyme that catalyses the… … Medical dictionary
monoamine oxidase — noun Date: 1951 an enzyme that deaminates monoamines oxidatively and that functions in the nervous system by breaking down monoamine neurotransmitters … New Collegiate Dictionary
monoamine oxidase inhibitor — Pharm. any of various substances, as isocarboxazid and phenelzine, that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters: used to treat severe depression. Abbr.: MAOI Also called MAO inhibitor. [1960 65] * * * … Universalium
monoamine oxidase — noun Biochemistry an enzyme (present in most tissues) which catalyses the oxidation and inactivation of monoamine neurotransmitters … English new terms dictionary
monoamine oxidase inhibitor — mon′oamine′ ox′idase inhib itor n. pha any of various substances that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters and that are used to treat depression Abbr.: MAOI • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
Monoamine Hypothesis — is a biological theory stating that depression is caused by the underactivity in the brain of monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. In the 1950s the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants were… … Wikipedia
Monoamine oxidase A — Ribbon diagram of an MAO A monomer, with FAD and clorgiline bound, oriented as if attached to the outer membrane of a mitochondrion … Wikipedia
