NCIt synonyms : MAO-A; Monoamine Oxidase A wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human MAOA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp11.3 and is approximately
91 kb in length. This allele, which encodes amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A, plays
a role in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines. Mutation of the gene
is associated with Brunner syndrome and a variety of other psychiatric disorders.;
NCIt note : HGNC reports the human MAOA gene is located within Xp11.4-p11.3.;