TYRAMINE
\tˈa͡ɪɹɐmˌiːn], \tˈaɪɹɐmˌiːn], \t_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of TYRAMINE
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amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer; "patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine"
By Princeton University
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amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer; "patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An indirect sympathomimetic. Tyramine does not directly activate adrenergic receptors, but it can serve as a substrate for adrenergic uptake systems and monoamine oxidase so it prolongs the actions of adrenergic transmitters. It also provokes transmitter release from adrenergic terminals. Tyramine may be a neurotransmitter in some invertebrate nervous systems.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd