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3-Methoxytyramine (3-MT) is a catecholamine metabolite that is derived from dopamine. It is formed via the enzymatic methylation of dopamine by the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT).

Key Features of 3-Methoxytyramine:

● 1. Chemical Structure:

It belongs to the class of compounds called phenethylamines.

Chemical formula: C9H13NO2

It has a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to the third position of the aromatic ring in the dopamine molecule.

● 2. Biological Role:

3-MT is part of the dopamine metabolism pathway.

Dopamine is first converted into 3-MT by COMT, and then 3-MT can be further metabolized into homovanillic acid (HVA) by the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO).

● 3. Function:

Though primarily considered a dopamine metabolite, recent research suggests 3-MT might act as a neuromodulator, influencing dopaminergic signaling in the brain.

● 4. Clinical Significance:

Elevated levels of 3-MT in the body can indicate disorders of dopamine metabolism, such as pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, or other catecholamine-secreting tumors.

It is sometimes measured in diagnostic tests for these conditions.

● 5. Relation to Neurotransmission:

3-MT may have its own effects on dopamine receptors, but this is an area of ongoing research.

Applications in Medicine:
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Biomarker: 3-MT levels are monitored in clinical settings to assess dopamine turnover or the presence of neuroendocrine tumors.

Research:
* Understanding its role provides insights into dopaminergic dysfunction in neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
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