monoamine oxidase B(English)
- a mitochondrial enzyme, encoded by the MAOB gene, that breaks down neurotransmitters like dopamine in the brain, particularly within glial cells. It is a critical target in treating neurodegenerative diseases, as MAO-B inhibitors increase dopamine levels and reduce oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease. Also denoted as MAO-B
- DA, MPTP, PD, SNc
- Parkinson, Biochemistry, Cognitive function, Gait/walking, Mitochondrion, Enzymes
- https://doi.org…55232-3.60499-4