noun
- chemical compounds that contain one amino group, including neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
Usage: biochemistry; neuroscience
Examples
- Monoamines play crucial roles in regulating mood and behavior.
- Depression is often linked to imbalances in monoamines in the brain.
- Antidepressant medications work by affecting monoamine levels.
- Dopamine and serotonin are well-known monoamines.
- The researcher studied how monoamines influence sleep patterns.
- Monoamine oxidase breaks down these important neurotransmitters.