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Biogenic Polyamines

Medical Definition:	Biogenic amines having more than one amine group. These are long-chain aliphatic compounds that contain multiple amino and/or imino groups. Because of the linear arrangement of positive charge on these molecules, polyamines bind electrostatically to ribosomes, DNA, and RNA.
Guide Notes:	GEN: prefer specifics
Previously Indexed:	Biogenic Amines (1971-1988)

Biogenic Polyamines Categories.

	Cadaverine - A foul-smelling diamine formed by bacterial decarboxylation of lysine.
	Putrescine - A toxic diamine formed by putrefaction from the decarboxylation of arginine and ornithine.

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