FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as AOFB_HUMAN, MAOB. Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. MAOB preferentially degrades benzylamine and phenylethylamine. Monomer, homo- or heterodimer (containing two subunits of similar size). Each subunit contains a covalently bound flavin. Enzymatically active as monomer (By similarity).

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

MAOB

Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B

MAOB

Molecular Synopsis