English Explanatory Dictionary

monoamine oxidase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

monoamine oxidase monoamine oxidases MAO
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