Meaning

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  1. Either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.

    моноаминооксида́заmonoaminooksidáza

More definitions
  • an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin)

Translations

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By meaning 1
biochemistry: enzyme that degrades biogenic amines:

Forms

plural: monoamine oxidases

Synonyms

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Close in meaning
  • an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin):MAO

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