Neurochemistry – Mere Moonshine

May 11, 2023

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Homovanillic acid (HVC) and Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)

Homovanillic acid (HVA) is a major catecholamine metabolite that is produced by a consecutive action of monoamine oxidase and catechol-O-methyltransferase on dopamine. Homovanillic acid is used as a reagent to detect oxidative enzymes, and is associated with dopamine levels in the bra

May 11, 2023

Adrenaline, Aminosaurs, Aspartame, Bugs, Cell Signaling, Fabaceae, Magnesium, Neurochemistry, Neurotransmitters, Pesticides, Plants, Silver

Catecholamine (CA)

A catecholamine (abbreviated CA) is a monoamine neurotransmitter, an organic compound that has a catechol (benzene with two hydroxyl side groups next to each other) and a side-chain amine. Fitzgerald, P. A. (2011). “Chapter