Category:GO:0042402 ! biogenic amine catabolic process

name: biogenic amine catabolic process
namespace: biological_process
def: "The chemical reactions and pathways occurring at the level of individual cells resulting in the breakdown of biogenic amines, any of a group of naturally occurring, biologically active amines, such as norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin, many of which act as neurotransmitters." [GOC:go_curators, GOC:jl, ISBN:0198506732]
synonym: "biogenic amine breakdown" EXACT []
synonym: "biogenic amine catabolism" EXACT []
synonym: "biogenic amine degradation" EXACT []
is_a: GO:0009310 ! amine catabolic process

AmiGO <GOterm>GO:0042402</GOterm>
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