MICRONEFRIN
\mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊnˌɛfɹɪn], \mˈaɪkɹəʊnˌɛfɹɪn], \m_ˈaɪ_k_ɹ_əʊ_n_ˌɛ_f_ɹ_ɪ_n]\
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The active sympathomimetic hormone from the adrenal medulla in most species. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the heart, and dilates bronchi and cerebral vessels. It is used in asthma and cardiac failure and to delay absorption of local anesthetics.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.