Dictionary of Biological Psychology
Indoleamines are monoamines that are based on a five member ring including nitrogen, joined to a benzene ring. The most important member of this class of NEUROTRANSMITTERS is without doubt SEROTONIN (5-hydroxytryptamine). MELATONIN is another biologically significant indoleamine.
See also: catecholamine
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