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'''Monoamine oxidase inhibitors''' (MAOIs) are chemicals which inhibit the activity of the monoamine oxidase enzyme family. They have a long history of use as medications prescribed for the treatment of | '''Monoamine oxidase inhibitors''' (MAOIs) are chemicals which inhibit the activity of the monoamine oxidase enzyme family. They have a long history of use as medications prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are also used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and several other disorders. | ||
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