biogenic amine catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042402

Synonyms

• biogenic amine breakdown
• biogenic amine catabolism
• biogenic amine degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways occurring at the level of individual cells resulting in the breakdown of biogenic amines, any of a group of naturally occurring, biologically active amines, such as norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin, many of which act as neurotransmitters. 0198506732

References

Ontology

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