November 07-08, 2019
Dopamine is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families. It functions both as
a hormone and a neurotransmitter, and plays several important roles in the brain and body.
Metabolism: MAO, COMT
Source tissues: Substantia nigra; ventral tegmental area; many others
Biosynthesis: DOPA decarboxylase
Precursor: Phenylalanine, tyrosine, and L-DOPA
Receptors: D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, TAAR1
Target tissues: System-wide
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