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dopamine

dopamine Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter in the brain.

Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter in the brain. It is made from tyrosine, serves as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine, and plays an important role in the brain systems that regulate movement through its actions at dopamine receptors.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Dopamine” (D004298).
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