epinephrine catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042419

Synonyms

• adrenaline catabolic process
• adrenaline catabolism
• epinephrine breakdown
• epinephrine catabolism
• epinephrine degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of epinephrine, 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. (2)

References

Ontology

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