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Also known as adrenalin, l-adrenaline, L-epinephrine, levoepinephrine, (R)-(-)-adrenaline, (-)-adrenaline, (-)-(R)-epinephrine, 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and alternatively spelled adrenalin, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata. It plays an essential role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, heart output by acting on the SA node, pupil dilation response, and blood sugar level. It does this by binding to alpha and beta receptors. It is found in many animals,

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Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone naturally produced by your adrenal glands and certain brain cells that plays a crucial role in your body's fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and blood sugar levels. It's also used as a medication and works by binding to specific receptors in your body to regulate vital functions like breathing and pupil dilation.

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Chemical data

Formula: C9H13NO3
Molecular weight: 183.2 g/mol
IUPAC name: 2-hydroxy-4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylazaniumyl)ethyl]phenolate
SMILES: C[NH2+]C[C@@H](C1=CC(=C(C=C1)[O-])O)O
InChIKey: UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N
XLogP: -0.7
Polar surface area: 80.1 Å²
H-bond donors: 3
H-bond acceptors: 3
Formal charge: 0

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Research

86,513 papers

Update on epinephrine (adrenaline) for pediatric emergencies.ReviewCurrent opinion in pediatrics · 2009Walker DMDOI: 10.1097/MOP.0b013e32832b1067
[Adrenaline in anaphylaxis].Ugeskrift for laeger · 1996Mosbech H
The Ability to Use Epinephrine Autoinjector in Patients Who Receive Prescription Immediately after Anaphylaxis.International archives of allergy and immunology · 2021Kadivec S, Košnik MDOI: 10.1159/000513421
Anaphylaxie im Kindes- und Jugendalter.ReviewPraxis · 2016Kerr U, Köhli ADOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a002509
[Adrenaline and noradrenaline].Lakartidningen · 1965von Euler US
[Adrenaline and immunotherapy in allergies against insect venom].Ugeskrift for laeger · 2015Mosbech HF
[Adrenaline and beta 2 adrenergics].ReviewAllergie et immunologie · 1999Suraniti S
[Adrenaline (epinephrine) in pulpotomy].Istanbul Universitesi Dishekimligi Fakultesi dergisi = The journal of the Dental Faculty of Istanbul · 1971Inceoğlu K

Wikidata facts

Mass: 183.089543276

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Commons category: Epinephrine
melting point: 218
chemical formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃
isomeric SMILES: CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)O
canonical SMILES: CNCC(C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)O
defined daily dose: 0.5
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name: epinephrine
stylized name: EPINEPHrine
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Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and alternatively spelled adrenalin, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata. It plays an essential role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, heart output by acting on the SA node, pupil dilation response, and blood sugar level. It does this by binding to alpha and beta receptors. It is found in many animals, including humans, and some single-celled organisms. It has also been isolated from the plant Scoparia dulcis found in Northern Vietnam.

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