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Has a sympathomimetic action
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tyramine
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n. (context chemistry English) a phenolic amine, 4-hydroxy-phenethylamine, derived from the amino acid tyrosine, found in various foodstuffs and used as a sympathomimetic agent
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Tyramine , also known by several other names, is a naturally occurring monoamine and trace amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine . Tyramine acts as a catecholamine releasing agent . Notably, it is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier , resulting ...
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n. amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer; "patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine"
Usage examples of tyramine.
Cee had been almost hopeful when the tyramine seemed within their grasp.
But you also get tyramine in yeast extract, brewer's yeast, and meat extracts such as Marmite or Oxo.