HYDROXYTYRAMINE
\hˌa͡ɪdɹəksɪtˈɪɹɐmˌiːn], \hˌaɪdɹəksɪtˈɪɹɐmˌiːn], \h_ˌaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_s_ɪ_t_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
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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.
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