taking into account that 5-ht is only deaminated by mao-a , the specific association of each mao isozyme with a defined cell type implicates that two cellular compartments are needed in the pineal gland for the biosynthesis of 5-methoxytryptophol and 5-methoxyindole acetic acid , while for the synthesis of melatonin and 5-methoxytryptamine just one cellular compartment , the pinealocyte , is appropriate .
C0036751
5-ht
C0000589
5-methoxytryptamine