NCIt definition : Any substance that inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO), an enzyme that catalyzes the
oxidative deamination of monoamines and plays a role in the inactivation of neurotransmitters.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of drug used to treat depression. It stops the breakdown of certain
chemicals in the brain that help improve a person's mood. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor
is a type of antidepressant.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:38623;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000561433; CDR0000589415;