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GO: Biological Process

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)
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