Biogenic Polyamines

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.211.415

**Synonyms:** - Polyamines, Biogenic