Term Name: |
norepinephrine secreting cell |
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Synonyms: |
- noradrenergic cell
- norepinephrin secreting cells
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Definition: |
A cell capable of producting norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is a catecholamine with multiple roles including as a hormone and a neurotransmitter. In addition, epinephrine is synthesized from norepinephrine by the actions of the phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase enzyme.
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Appears at: |
Unknown
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Evident until: |
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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Ontology: |
Anatomy Ontology
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