Dopamine
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008429
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; dopamine receptors mediate its action.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008429 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | National Cancer Institute Metathesaurus |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "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; dopamine receptors mediate its action.",
"references": [
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