Adrenalin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000275",
  "term": "Adrenalin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hormone and neurotransmitter, also known as epinephrine, released by the adrenal medulla and certain neurons in response to stress. It acts on adrenergic receptors throughout the body, triggering the 'fight-or-flight' response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels. Its chemical formula is C9H13NO3, and it is synthesized from the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine.",
  "synonyms": [
    "(R)-4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)benzene-1,2-diol",
    "adrenaline",
    "epinephrine"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 844 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adrenalin/"
}