OBO ID: CHEBI:141146 |
Term Name: | alpha-methylnoradrenaline | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A catecholamine in which the 2-aminoethyl group is substituted with a hydroxy group at C-1 and a methyl group at C-2, with configurations 1R,2S. A metabolite of alpha-methyl-L-dopa, it is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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