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9. For stabilization of disturbed brain functions in mental disease nootropic agents
are widely used in clderly persons and children. The main medicine of this group
is piracetam (nootropil) which is synthetic analogous of GABA, besides this it
is capable to accelerate dopamine synthesis and increases norepinephrine level.
What is the mechanism of these drugs activity in brain disorders? For the answer:
a) recollect biological functions of GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine;
b) draw the reaction of GABA, dopamine, and norepinephrine synthesis, point
out enzymes and coenzymes;
c) draw the reaction of GABA, dopamine, and norepinephtine inactivation and
specify enzymes.

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