monoamine oxidases

A form of monoamine oxidase — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of monoamine oxidase
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