Tyramine

Construct a 3D molecule model of Tyramine utilizing Authentic Molymod Components by Indigo

Tyramine is a naturally occurring monoamine compound derived from the amino acid tyrosine via decarboxylation. Its structure can be described as a phenol group (aromatic ring with hydroxyl at position 4) and an ethylamine side chain (-CH₂CH₂NH₂) at the para position. It closely resembles catecholamines like dopamine which accounts for some of its biological activity.

Tyramine is found in some fermented foods or is produced by our own gut microbiota by the enzyme tyrosine decarboxylase. It is rapidly metabolized by monoamine oxidase (MAO), particularly MAO-A in the liver and gut but people on MAO inhibitor medication can accumulate it which leads to hypertensive effects.

A molecular model of Tyramine in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.