TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nitrogen: Amino Acid–Derived Biomolecules A1 - King, Michael W. Y1 - 2014 N1 - T2 - Integrative Medical Biochemistry Examination and Board Review AB - High-Yield TermsEndothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF): produced and released by vascular endothelium to promote smooth muscle relaxation; was found to be nitric oxide, NOCatecholamines: neurotransmitter family derived from tyrosine, a catechol is an organic compound composed of a benzene ring and at least 2 hydroxyl groups attached, hence the derivation of the name of these compoundsNorepinephrine (noradrenaline): principal catecholamine neurotransmitter of sympathetic postganglionic nerves, its actions are exerted by binding to receptors of the adrenergic familyEpinephrine (adrenaline): a catecholamine neurotransmitter and hormone that modulates numerous function in the body by binding to receptors of the adrenergic familyDopamine: a catecholamine neurotransmitter that plays a major role in the reward-driven learning processes in the CNS, functions by binding dopaminergic receptorsGlutathione: a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine that serves as a critical biological reductant; it is also conjugated to drugs to make them more water soluble and is involved in amino acid transport across cell membranesPolyamine: any of a family of organic compounds having 2 or more primary amino groups (–NH2), biologically important polyamines are involved in DNA replication, ion channel modulation, and blood-brain barrier permeability SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1122104436 ER -