GO biological process ontology term - GO:0042401 - biogenic amine biosynthetic process
Term summary
- ID
- GO:0042401
- Name
- biogenic amine biosynthetic process
- Ontology or CV name
- GO biological process
- Definition
- The chemical reactions and pathways occurring at the level of individual cells resulting in the formation of any of a group of naturally occurring, biologically active amines, such as norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin, many of which act as neurotransmitters.