Term Name:	monoamine molecular messenger
Synonyms:	monamines, monoamines
Definition:	A group of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators that contain one amino group that is connected to an aromatic ring by ethylene group (-CH2-CH2-). Monoamines are derived from the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine, histidine and tryptophan.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:25375]  ( EBI )