Catecholamine

Catecholamine

One of a family of phenolic compounds chemically related to catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene), which is derived metabolically from tyrosine; the family comprises hormones and neurotransmitters, including adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline, dopamine, etc.

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