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ChEBI

monoamine molecular messenger

Term ID
CHEBI:25375
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.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from monoamine molecular messenger
Phenotype where environments contain monoamine molecular messenger
Phenotype modified by environments containing monoamine molecular messenger
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