Retina-specific copper amine oxidase

Definition:

Has a monoamine oxidase activity with substrate specificity for 2-phenylethylamine and tryptamine. May play a role in adipogenesis. May be a critical modulator of signal transmission in retina.

References:

[1]. Sam Kaitaniemi, et al. The unique substrate specificity of human AOC2, a semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2009 Aug;66(16):2743-57. [Content Brief]

[2]. Sandy Bour, et al. Adipogenesis-related increase of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase and monoamine oxidase in human adipocytes. Biochimie. 2007 Aug;89(8):916-25. [Content Brief]

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