Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. catecholamine synthesis synthesised from dopamine by dopamine-β-hydroxylase (DβH, Cu + ascorbate dependent). Dominant adrenergic…
Catecholamine synthesis synthesised from Dopamine by dopamine-β-hydroxylase (DβH, Cu + ascorbate dependent). Dominant Adrenergic receptor signaling α₁ vasoconstrictor; also β₁ inotropic, weaker β₂. Sympathetic postganglionic neurotransmitter and locus coeruleus CNS projection neurotransmitter (arousal, attention, noradrenergic tone).
Related compounds
- Dopamine — synergistic