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MeSH Heading: Dopamine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.211.215.406; D02.092.311.342; D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.342
Unique ID: D004298
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004298
Scope Note: 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. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action.
Entry Term(s): 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol; Dopamine Hydrochloride; Hydroxytyramine; Intropin
Pharm Action: Cardiotonic Agents
Sympathomimetics
Dopamine Agents
Related Numbers: 51-61-6; 62-31-7; 7L3E358N9L
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-aminoethyl)-
NLM Classification #: WK 725
See Also: Dopamine Agents; Levodopa; Receptors, Dopamine
Entry Combination: agonists:Dopamine Agonists; antagonists & inhibitors:Dopamine Antagonists
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/05/29

Entry Combination: agonists:Dopamine Agonists; antagonists & inhibitors:Dopamine Antagonists
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Concept UI: M0006756
Related Numbers: 51-61-6; 62-31-7; 7L3E358N9L
Scope Note: 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. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action.
Terms: Dopamine Preferred Term
Term UI T013138
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine
Term UI T013137
Date05/19/1982
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Hydroxytyramine
Term UI T013139
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
Term UI T013141
Date03/17/1994
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995)

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