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Dopamine

One of the catecholamine NEUROTRANSMITTERS in the brain. It is derived from TYROSINE and is the precursor to NOREPINEPHRINE and EPINEPHRINE. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action.

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Tree Number(s): D02.092.211.215.406, D02.092.311.342, D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.342

MeSH Unique ID: D004298

Registry Number: VTD58H1Z2X

Entry Terms:

  • 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine
  • 3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamine
  • Hydroxytyramine
  • 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
  • Dopamine Hydrochloride
  • Hydrochloride, Dopamine
  • Intropin

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