a kind of flavoprotein, which cofactor is riboflavin (Vit B2)
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生理[]
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is a mitochondrial enzyme found in nerve and other tissues, such as the gut and liver . In the neuron, MAO functions as a ‘safety valve’ to oxidatively deaminate and inactivate any excess neurotransmitter molecules (norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin).
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MAOI[]
agents inhibit MAO by binding to MAO or its cofactor covallently.