Term Name: | epinephrine binding |
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Synonyms: | adrenaline binding |
Definition: | Binding to 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. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0051379] QuickGO AmiGO |