biogenic amine theory

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Psychiatry A theory that explains major depression–MD; according to the BAT, MD is due to ↓ CNS levels of amine neurotransmitters–ANs–eg, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin; the BAT also explains the efficacy of antidepressants, which ↑ ANs that bind to postsynaptic receptors on neurons. See Major depression.

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