epinephrine uptake

Term ID

GO:0051625

Synonyms

• adrenaline reuptake
• adrenaline uptake
• epinephrine import
• epinephrine reuptake

Definition

The directed movement of epinephrine into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Epinephrine is a hormone produced by the medulla of the adrenal glands that increases heart activity, improves the power and prolongs the action of muscles, and increases the rate and depth of breathing. It is synthesized by the methylation of norepinephrine.

References

Ontology

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