Posted by gibber on March 13, 2006, at 21:22:33
In reply to Abstract-- (MAO-A vs. MAO-B, dopamine), posted by Questionmark on March 13, 2006, at 0:32:51
I can't address your question as a whole because I just don't know, but I did want to point out one error in your arguement. Phenylalanine is not converted to phenylethylamine by MAO-B. This must be catalyzed by a different enzyme. MAO-B instead quickly breaks down phenylethylamine, so taking a MAO-B inhibitor will allow PEA to accumulate. Note: I'm taking DLPA and 10mg of selegiline right now and not noticing any strong antidepressive qualities yet.
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