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Octopamine |
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Synonyms |
Norsynéphrine 4-Octopamine |
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Definitions |
An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates. (source : MSH) |
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http://doe-generated-ontology.com/OntoAD#C0028403 |
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Norsynéphrine 4-Octopamine para-Octopamine p-Octopamine Norsynephrine alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol Norsympatol Benzenemethanol, alpha-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy- |
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definition |
An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates. (source : MSH) |
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Octopamine Octopamine |
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OntoAD:C0028403 |
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Octopamine Octopamine |
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