Monoamine Oxidase Type A

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Also known as:  MAO-A

 

Description

Monoamine Oxidase Type A is one of the two forms of the Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Enzyme - it is present both inside and outside of the Nervous System and is the more abundant form of MAO compared to the Type B form.

 

Biological Function of MAO-A

Detoxification

 MAO-A catalyzes the oxidation of Tyramine in the Liver and other peripheral (i.e. outside of the Brain) areas of the body - this oxidation prevents the (toxic) "cheese-effect" that is associated with excessive accumulation of Tyramine.

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