Noradrenaline

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008065",
  "term": "Noradrenaline",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A catecholamine that functions as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter in the body. It is synthesized from dopamine and released by the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nerve endings. Noradrenaline is involved in the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose release from energy stores.",
  "synonyms": [
    "4-[(1S)-2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl]benzene-1,2-diol",
    "norepinephrine"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adrenal gland",
    "chromaffin cell",
    "hormone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 785 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/noradrenaline/"
}