A racemic mixture of this chiral compound is aerosolized to treat croup.
A racemic mixture of this chiral compound is aerosolized to treat croup. Oxidizing this compound with chromium causes it to polymerize, which is why tumors that overproduce it stain dark brown. This compound is biosynthesized by hydroxylating dopamine and then methylating a primary amine. Either this compound or glucagon classically activates the PKA-cAMP signaling pathway to break down (*) glycogen. Propranolol competitively inhibits beta receptors that bind this compound. This compound is injected during anaphylaxis to stimulate vasoconstriction and to relax bronchial muscles. It is produced in the medulla by a pair of glands lying above the kidneys. For 10 points, name this hormone that activates the fight-or-flight response.
A racemic mixture of this chiral compound is aerosolized to treat croup.
epinephrine [or adrenaline; do not accept or prompt on "norepinephrine"]