DOPAMINE ANTAGONISTS
\dˈɒpɐmˌiːn antˈaɡənˌɪsts], \dˈɒpɐmˌiːn antˈaɡənˌɪsts], \d_ˈɒ_p_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n a_n_t_ˈa_ɡ_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_t_s]\
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Drugs that bind to but do not activate dopamine receptors, thereby blocking the actions of dopamine or exogenous agonists. Many drugs used in the treatment of psychotic disorders (ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS) are dopamine antagonists, although their therapeutic effects may be due to long-term adjustments of the brain rather than to the acute effects of blocking dopamine receptors. Dopamine antagonists have been used for several other clinical purposes including as ANTIEMETICS, in the treatment of Tourette syndrome, and for hiccup.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.