Adrenaline
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| Adrenaline | |
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| Abbreviation | ADR, EPI |
| Molecular formula | C₉H₁₃NO₃ |
| Type | Catecholamine (hormone and neurotransmitter) |
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| Synonyms | (−)-Adrenaline
L-Adrenaline Epinephrine Eppy Adrenalin (brand name) (R)-(−)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol |
| Source | Naturally produced and released by the adrenal medulla (chromaffin cells)
Small amounts also synthesized in certain neurons in the central nervous system Biosynthesis pathway: L-Tyrosine → L-DOPA → Dopamine → Norepinephrine → Epinephrine (final step catalyzed by phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, PNMT) Medicinal/commercial source: synthetic or formerly extracted from animal adrenal glands |
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