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Indolamines

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synapsinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins implicated in the regulation of neurotransmitter release at synapses
monoamine neurotransmitterMonoamine neurotransmitters are neurotransmitters and neuromodulators that contain one amino group connected to an aromatic ring by a two-carbon chain (such as -CH2-CH2-).
neurotransmitternoun(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.
trace amineTrace amines are an endogenous group of trace amine-associated receptor 1 agonists – and hence, monoaminergic neuromodulators – that are structurally and metabolically related to classical monoamine neurotransmitters.
neurexinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins found in nerve tissue
neuropeptidenoun(biochemistry) Any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.
neurotransmitter receptorA neurotransmitter receptor (also known as a neuroreceptor) is a membrane receptor protein that is activated by a neurotransmitter.
trk receptorTrk receptors are a family of tyrosine kinases that regulates synaptic strength and plasticity in the mammalian nervous system.
dopamine receptorDopamine receptors are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are prominent in the vertebrate central nervous system.
endorphins(contracted from endogenous morphine) peptides produced in the brain that block the perception of pain and increase feelings of wellbeing.
catecholaminenoun(biochemistry) Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
neurotrophinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that stimulate the growth of nerve cells
dopaminergic cell groupsDopaminergic cell groups, DA cell groups, or dopaminergic nuclei are collections of neurons in the central nervous system that synthesize the neurotransmitter dopamine.
nicotinic acetylcholine receptornoun(biochemistry) A particular acetylcholine receptor which is also an ion channel.
endorphinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the mammalian brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.
norepinephrinenoun(biochemistry) A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.
rhodopsin-like receptorsa family of proteins that comprise the largest group of G protein-coupled receptors.
neurotransmitter transporterNeurotransmitter transporters are a class of membrane transport proteins that span the cellular membranes of neurons.
serotonergic psychedelic
histamine receptorThe histamine receptors are a class of G protein–coupled receptors which bind histamine as their primary endogenous ligand.

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