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A biogenic amine is a biogenic substance with an amine group. Some prominent examples of biogenic amines include:
- Histamine - a substance derived from the amino acid histidine that acts as a neurotransmitter mediating arousal and attention, as well as a pro-inflammatory signal released from mast cells in response to allergic reactions or tissue damage
- Tyramine - a substance that is found in many common foods, and is associated with increased blood pressure and headaches
- Serotonin - a central nervous system neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and sexuality
- The three catecholamine neurotransmitters:
- Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) - a neurotransmitter involved in sleep and wakefulness, attention, and feeding behavior, as well as a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands that regulates the sympathetic nervous system
- Epinephrine (adrenaline) - an adrenal stress hormone, as well as a neurotransmitter present at lower levels in the brain
- Dopamine - a neurotransmitter involved in motivation, reward, addiction, behavioral reinforcement, and coordination of bodily movement
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External links[]
- The Biogenic Amines - Neuroscience 2nd edition, Dale Purves et al
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