NOREPINEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
\nˈɔːpa͡ɪnfɹˌiːn hˈa͡ɪdɹəklˌɔːɹa͡ɪd], \nˈɔːpaɪnfɹˌiːn hˈaɪdɹəklˌɔːɹaɪd], \n_ˈɔː_p_aɪ_n_f_ɹ_ˌiː_n h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_l_ˌɔː_ɹ_aɪ_d]\
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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 arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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