NALT

Preferred term

dopamine

Chemical

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 mediate its action.

catecholamines

3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine
dopamine hydrochloride
hydroxytyramine
intropin

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

12460

Spanish

dopamina

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1436

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 7/31/14