Separate genes encode two isoforms of MAO (types A and B), which were distinguished by their specificity to particular catecholamines: MAO-A MAO-B Involved in the metabolism of serotonin, noradrenaline, adrenaline and tyramineHigh concentrations in brain, gut, liver,...
Tyramine is a vasoactive amine which promotes hypertension: Causes the release of noradrenaline leading to elevated blood pressure Tyramine is usually metabolised by monoamine oxidase (MOA-A) In presence of monoamine oxidase inhibition, tyramine can accumulate...