English Dictionary

monoamine oxidase

名詞

(biochemistry) 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.

日本語の意味

ミトコンドリアの外膜に存在し、生体内のアミン類（神経伝達物質など）を分解する酵素。

Research indicates that monoamine oxidase plays a critical role in regulating neurotransmitter levels in the brain.

研究によれば、モノアミン酸化酵素は脳の神経伝達物質の濃度を調節する上で重要な役割を果たしている。

意味（1）

(biochemistry) 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.

monoamine oxidases （ plural ）

as MAO （ abbreviation ）