neurotransmitter synthesis

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so is neurotransmitter a protein??? just like hormones, enzymes etc??? how is it synthesized?
 
so is neurotransmitter a protein??? just like hormones, enzymes etc??? how is it synthesized?

some neurotransmitters are amino acid derivatives.
for example.. dopamine is a derivative of the a.a. tyrosine.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is another neurotransmitter.
 
Other neurotransmitters are peptides like NPY (neuro peptide Y)

Acetylcholine is an ester of acetic acid and choline