What are the receptors for monoamine oxidase (MAO)?
MAOIs are substances that act by inhibiting commotion of MonoAmine Oxidase. This in turn prevents the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, which increases their availability. There are two forms of monoamine oxidase, MAO-A and MAO-B. MAO-A: Deaminates serotonin, melatonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine. MAO-B: Deaminates the Phenethylamine and trace amines. Bot Mao-A and B equally deaminate Dopamine. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down mono-amine neurotransmitters after they own been released into the synapse. Examples of monoamine transmitters are: 1) Catecholamines: – Dopamine (DA) – Norepinephrine (NE) aka Noradrenaline, (NA) – Epinephrine (Epi) (adrenaline) 2) Melatonin 3) Histamine 4) Serotonin (5-HT) 5) Thyronamines, a group of compounds derived from thyroid hormones (still technically new group this is) 6) Trace amines: – β-Phenylethylamine (PEA, β-PEA) – Tyramine – Tryptamine So as you can see, in attendance are receptors for Monoamines and to answer your ques
