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Reserpine, a drug, interrupts the reuptake of dopamine and other neurotransmitters. Taking reserpine causes dopamine to be exposed and broken down by MAO. Another drug, deprenyl blocks MAO. This increases storage of dopamine and slows Parkinson’s disease. In higher doses it may affect behavior. | Reserpine, a drug, interrupts the reuptake of dopamine and other neurotransmitters. Taking reserpine causes dopamine to be exposed and broken down by MAO. Another drug, deprenyl blocks MAO. This increases storage of dopamine and slows Parkinson’s disease. In higher doses it may affect behavior. | ||
However, one form of MAO protects dopamine. This form of MAO is found in dopamine neurons and reacts with substances other than dopamine. This MAO keeps the neurotransmission cleaner and more efficient by moving away other substances. Inhibiting MAO can increase levels of serotonin which appears to improve depression symptoms.<ref name=Utex/> | However, one form of MAO protects dopamine. This form of MAO is found in dopamine neurons and reacts with substances other than dopamine. This MAO keeps the neurotransmission cleaner and more efficient by moving away other substances. Inhibiting MAO can increase levels of serotonin which appears to improve depression symptoms.<ref name=Utex/> | ||
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