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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004298
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Preferred Name

Dopamine

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Hydrochloride, Dopamine
Hydroxytyramine
3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine
Intropin
3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamine
4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-aminoethyl)-
Dopamine Hydrochloride
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