BIOGENIC AMINE
\bˌa͡ɪə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk ˈama͡ɪn], \bˌaɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪk ˈamaɪn], \b_ˌaɪ_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_k ˈa_m_aɪ_n]\
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A group of naturally occurring amines derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of the natural amino acids. Many have powerful physiological effects (e.g., histamine, serotonin, epinephrine, tyramine). Those derived from aromatic amino acids, and also their synthetic analogs (e.g., amphetamine), are of use in pharmacology.
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