Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Catecholamines
Catecholamines are a class of neurotransmitters which include dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline). They play crucial roles in the human body’s response to worry, regulation of mood, cardiovascular functionality, and a number of other physiological processes. The biosynthesis and catabolism (breakdown) of catecho