Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Activity Assay Kit

Monoamine oxidase (MAO, EC1.4.3.4) is a "flavin protein" containing α-mercaptopropionicacid in the outer membrane of mitochondria of cells. Its main function in vivo is to catalyze the metabolism of endogenous and exogenous monoamine substances. Under the action of MAO, monoamines are oxidized to produce deamination. MAO is ubiquitous in central nervous system and nerve endings, and it is mainly located on the outer membrane of mitochondria of tissues such as brain, liver and intestinal mucosa.