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Octopamine hydrochlorideCat. No. 2242 |
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Alternative Names: (±)-p-Octopamine, Epirenor, Norfen Chemical Name: α-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol hydrochloride |
Biological Activity
Invertebrate biogenic amine neurotransmitter, related to noradrenalin, that is an adrenoceptor agonist. Stimulates lipolysis in mammalian adipocytes via activation of β3 receptors. Has dual effect on glucose transport in adipocytes: inhibits transport via β3 receptor activation but stimulates transport when oxidized by MAO. Also activates human α2A receptors, inhibiting subsequent cAMP production.Certificate of Analysis / Safety Data Sheet
References
Airriess et al (1997) Selective inhibition of adenylyl cyclase by octopamine via a human cloned α2A-adrenoceptor. Br.J.Pharmacol. 122 191. PMID: 9313925.
Carpene et al (1999) Selective activation of β3-adrenoceptors by octopamine: comparative studies in mammalian fat cells. Naunyn-Schmied.Arch.Pharmacol. 359 310.
Roeder (1999) Octopamine in invertebrates. Prog.Neurobiol. 59 533. PMID: 10515667.
Visentin et al (2001) Dual action of octopamine on glucose transport into adipocytes: inhibition via β3-adrenoceptor activation and stimulation via oxidation by amine oxidases. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 299 96. PMID: 11561068.
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