monoamine oxidase

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monoamine oxidase (plural monoamine oxidases) (abbreviated as MAO)

  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.

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