Biochemistry · Biomolecules and Proteins

Biogenic amines

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Biogenic amines, decarboxylation

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Clinical Correlation

Definition

Biogenic amines: formed, in general, by decarboxylation of amino acids or their derivatives.

Clinical

  • Each biogenic amine is derived from a specific amino acid and carries its own major physiological function.

High Yield

  • Biogenic amines are formed by decarboxylation of amino acids or their derivatives.
  • Different biogenic amines derive from different amino acids, each with its own major function.