phenylethylamine catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019607

Synonyms

• phenylethylamine breakdown
• phenylethylamine catabolism
• phenylethylamine degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of phenylethylamine, an amine with pharmacological properties similar to those of amphetamine, occurs naturally as a neurotransmitter in the brain, and is present in chocolate and oil of bitter almonds. 0395825172

References

• MetaCyc:2PHENDEG-PWY

Ontology

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