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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino compounds
  3. amines
  4. biogenic amines
  5. catecholamines
  6. dopamine
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino compounds
  3. amines
  4. biogenic amines
  5. catecholamines
  6. dopamine

Preferred term

dopamine

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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 mediate its action.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine
  • dopamine hydrochloride
  • hydroxytyramine
  • intropin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1436

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