Which category of antidepressant drugs operates by blocking the enzyme that metabolizes catecholamines and serotonin into inactive forms?

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MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) operate by blocking the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which metabolizes catecholamines and serotonin into inactive forms. This results in increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, which can improve symptoms of depression.

Which Category of Antidepressant Drugs Operates by Blocking the Enzyme