Dopamine

What Are Catecholamines? Catecholamines are a group of chemically related neurotransmitters and hormones that are derived from the amino acid tyrosine. The primary catecholamines are dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline). Biosynthesis The synthesis of catecholamines occurs mainly in the adrenal medulla and the central nervous system. The pathway involves the following steps: Tyrosine → […]