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• Catecholamines
  == Catecholamines == ...include [[dopamine]], [[norepinephrine]], and [[epinephrine]] (also known as adrenaline).
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• Tyrosine hydroxylase
  ...o DOPA, a precursor of dopamine. It is a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of catecholamines, which include dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. ...sine, which in turn is named after the Greek word "tyros", meaning cheese, as it was first discovered in cheese. The term "hydroxylase" refers to the typ
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• Phaeochromocytoma
  ...ps in the [[adrenal glands]]. These tumours secrete excessive amounts of [[catecholamines]], which are hormones that regulate heart rate, metabolism, and blood press ...nd anxiety attacks. These symptoms are due to the excessive secretion of [[catecholamines]] by the tumour.
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• Phenoxybenzamine
  ...oma, a rare tumor of the adrenal gland which secretes excessive amounts of catecholamines. ...a]]: A rare tumor of the adrenal gland which secretes excessive amounts of catecholamines.
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• Vanillylmandelic acid
  ...detect disorders related to these catecholamines, particularly tumors such as [[pheochromocytoma]] and [[neuroblastoma]]. Vanillylmandelic acid is pronounced as va-nil-yl-man-de-lic acid.
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• Chromogranin A
  '''Chromogranin A''' (pronounced: kroh-moh-gran-in A), often abbreviated as '''CgA''', is a protein encoded by the CHGA gene in humans. ...and co-released with [[catecholamines]], which are chemicals that function as hormones and neurotransmitters.
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• Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
  ...eptor''' (pronounced as: bay-tuh one ad-ren-er-gic re-sep-tor), also known as '''ADRB1''', is a type of [[adrenergic receptor]] that is encoded by the AD ...ial role in the regulation of heart function by mediating the effects of [[catecholamines]], particularly epinephrine and norepinephrine. Activation of Beta-1 adrene
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• Phentolamine mesylate
  ...sed in the treatment of [[hypertension]] and [[pheochromocytoma]], as well as in the diagnosis of [[pheochromocytoma]]. It is also used to prevent or con ...ocytoma]]) patients. It is also used to reverse the effects of excessive [[catecholamines]] (hormones produced by the adrenal glands) in the body.
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• L-dopa
  ...cid that is made and used as part of the normal biology of humans, as well as some animals and plants. ...(noradrenaline), and [[epinephrine]] (adrenaline) collectively known as [[catecholamines]]. Furthermore, L-DOPA itself mediates neurotrophic factor release by the b
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• Adrenergic storm
  ...body. This condition is often associated with severe physical stress, such as trauma, surgery, or severe illness. ...anxiety. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart failure, stroke, or [[cardiac arrest]].
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• Monoamines
  Monoamines can be classified into three major groups: [[Catecholamines]], [[Indolamines]], and [[Phenethylamines]]. * '''[[Catecholamines]]''' are a group of neurotransmitters that include dopamine, norepinephrine
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• Adrenergic
  ...drenaline]] (also known as epinephrine) and [[norepinephrine]] (also known as noradrenaline) hormones. These hormones are released by the [[adrenal gland ...receptor]]: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of the catecholamines, especially norepinephrine and epinephrine.
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• Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
  ...eceptor''' (pronounced as "beta two ad-ren-er-gic re-cep-tor"), also known as '''ADRB2''', is a cell membrane-spanning [[beta-adrenergic receptor]] that ...otein kinase A]], which in turn mediates many of the cellular responses to catecholamines.
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• Sympatholytics
  ...nctioning of the [[sympathetic nervous system]] (SNS). They are also known as antiadrenergic agents or adrenergic antagonists. Sympatholytics work by blocking the action of [[catecholamines]], such as [[norepinephrine]] and [[epinephrine]], on the sympathetic nervous system.
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• Beta-3 adrenergic receptor
  ...c receptor]] that is encoded by the ADRB3 gene in humans. It is pronounced as "beta-three ad-ren-er-gic re-cep-tor". ...eceptor]]: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) produced b
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• Dilevalol
  ...rks by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate * [[Hypertension]]: Also known as high blood pressure, it's a long-term medical condition in which the blood
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• Norfenefrine
  ...r '''3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine''', is a [[catecholamine]] that functions as a [[sympathomimetic]] drug. It is a naturally occurring [[neurotransmitter] ...eceptor]]: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine and epinephrine.
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• Monoamine
  ...he brain, and imbalances in monoamines are linked to various diseases such as [[depression]], [[schizophrenia]], [[Parkinson's disease]], and [[hypertens
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• Bietaserpine
  ...[pharmacological]] agent that belongs to the class of [[medication]] known as [[alpha-adrenergic blocking agent]]s. ...effect on the [[adrenergic receptor]]s, which are symbolically represented as serpents in the medical field.
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• Beta-blockers
  '''Beta-blockers''', also known as '''beta-adrenergic blocking agents''', are a class of drugs that are predom ..."beta-blocker" is derived from the class of receptors they inhibit, known as beta receptors. "Beta" is the second letter of the Greek alphabet, and in t
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