Tyramine

An indirect sympathomimetic that occurs naturally in cheese and other foods. Tyramine does not directly activate adrenergic receptors, but it can serve as a substrate for adrenergic uptake systems and MONOAMINE OXIDASE to prolong the actions of adrenergic transmitters. It also provokes transmitter release from adrenergic terminals and may be a neurotransmitter in some invertebrate nervous systems.

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Tree Number(s): D02.092.211.215.811

MeSH Unique ID: D014439

Registry Number: X8ZC7V0OX3

Entry Terms:

• 4-Hydroxyphenethylamine
• 4 Hydroxyphenethylamine
• 4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenol
• para-Tyramine
• p-Tyramine

Pharmacologic Action:

• Sympathomimetics
• Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors

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