Anti-Monoamine Oxidase B/MAOB antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Monoamine oxidase B aids in the regulation of neurotransmitter levels by breaking down dopamine phenylethylamine and other bioamines. It acts individually rather than forming part of larger protein complexes. This regulatory action influences several neurological processes contributing to the synaptic transmission and maintaining homeostasis in central nervous system functions. The activity of MAOB varies with age generally increasing over time which has implications for its role in aging-related neural changes.

Pathways

Monoamine oxidase B is involved in the dopamine metabolic pathway which impacts neurological functions and behaviors. It also connects to the phenylethylamine catabolic process influencing neuropsychiatric states. MAOB directly interacts with proteins like dopamine transporter proteins that influence dopamine reuptake and it works alongside monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) which degrades other neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine providing a comprehensive regulatory mechanism within the monoamine system.