Dopamine
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| Dopamine | |
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| Abbreviation | DA |
| Molecular formula | C₈H₁₁NO₂ |
| Type | Catecholamine (acts both as a neurotransmitter and a hormone) |
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| Synonyms | 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine
3-Hydroxytyramine Intropin (brand) Oxytyramine Prolactin-inhibiting factor (PIF) |
| Source | Naturally synthesized in the body from the amino acid L-tyrosine (then L-DOPA → dopamine)
Main production sites as a hormone: adrenal medulla (small amounts) and certain hypothalamic neurons Main production sites as a neurotransmitter: substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area (VTA), and arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus Exogenous/medicinal source: synthetic (used as intravenous drug in critical care) |
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