Monoamines are a class of common and influential neurotransmitters. They have a similar structure and hence are largely influenced by the same types of drugs.
Monoamine neurotransmitters are neurotransmitters and neuromodulators that contain one amino group connected to an aromatic ring by a two-carbon chain (such as -CH2-CH2-). Examples are dopamine, serotonin and adrenaline.
Drugs used to increase (or reduce) the effect of monoamine neurotransmitters are used to treat patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophreniaand Parkinson's disease.
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Monoamines are a class of common and influential neurotransmitters. They have a similar structure and hence are largely influenced by the same types of drugs.
Monoamine neurotransmitters are neurotransmitters and neuromodulators that contain one amino group connected to an aromatic ring by a two-carbon chain (such as -CH2-CH2-). Examples are dopamine, serotonin and adrenaline.
Drugs used to increase (or reduce) the effect of monoamine neurotransmitters are used to treat patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophreniaand Parkinson's disease.
Classical monoamines..
Imidazoleamines
Histamine
Catecholamines:
Adrenaline (Ad; Epinephrine, Epi)
Dopamine (DA)
Noradrenaline (NAd; Norepinephrine, NE)
Indolamines:
Serotonin (5-HT)
Trace amines
Phenethylamines (related to catecholamines):
Phenethylamine (PEA)
N-Methylphenethylamine (endogenous amphetamine isomer)
Phenylethanolamine
m-Tyramine
p-Tyramine
3-Methoxytyramine
N-Methyltyramine
m-Octopamine
p-Octopamine
Synephrine
Tryptamine
Refer attachment for:-
Biosynthetic pathways for catecholamines and trace amines in the human brain.
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