| dopamine beta-monooxygenase | A copper-containing enzyme catalyzing oxidation of ascorbate and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethylamine simultaneously by O2 to yield norepinephrine, dehydroascorbate, and water; a crucial step in catecholamine metabolism. Synonym: dopamine beta-hydroxylase. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dopamine hydrochloride | A biogenic amine and neural transmitter substance, used as a vasopressor agent for treatment of shock. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dopamine uptake inhibitors | Drugs that block the transport of dopamine into axon terminals or into storage vesicles within terminals. most of the adrenergic uptake inhibitors also inhibit dopamine uptake. (12 Dec 1998) |
| excitatory amino acid agonists | Drugs that bind to and activate excitatory amino acid receptors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lhrh agonists | Compounds that are similar to LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone). (12 Dec 1998) |