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Norepinephrine

AMW:CHEM:020027

Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the ADRENAL MEDULLA and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers, and of the diffuse projection system in the brain that arises from the LOCUS CERULEUS. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.

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Norepinephrine has parent Amino Alcohols
Norepinephrine has parent Biogenic Monoamines
Norepinephrine has parent Catecholamines
Norepinephrine has parent Ethanolamines
Normetanephrine has parent Norepinephrine
Droxidopa has parent Norepinephrine
Nordefrin has parent Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine member of drug class Antishock Drugs

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