Monoamine Oxidase (Noun)
Meaning
An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds, including epinephrine and norepinephrine.
- Inhibitors of monoamine oxidase have been used to treat depression by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the brain.
- Serotonin levels in the brain are regulated by the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which catalyzes its oxidation.
- Monoamine oxidase is a crucial enzyme in the metabolism of various biogenic amines, including epinephrine and norepinephrine.
- The decreased activity of monoamine oxidase in the brain has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.