Monoamine oxidase

Monoamine oxidases (singular abbreviation MAO) ({{EC number|1.4.3.4}}) are enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of monoamines. They are found bound to the outer membrane of mitochondria in most cell types in the body.

Related Topics:
Enzyme - Catalyze - Oxidation - Monoamine - Mitochondria

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There are two types of MAO: MAO-A and MAO-B. Both are found in neurons and astroglia; MAO-A is also found in the liver, gastrointestinal tract and placenta. Outside the central nervous system, MAO-B is mostly found in blood platelets.

Related Topics:
Neuron - Astroglia - Liver - Gastrointestinal tract - Placenta - Central nervous system - Blood - Platelet

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