Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Epinephrine is a hormone, which is also termed as adrenaline. It is a monoamine and catecholamine._x000D_ Application_x000D_ (-)Epinephrine (+)-bitartrate salt has been used:_x000D_ • to test the possible existence of β-adrenergic vasodilation_x000D_ • to infuse into the adipose region to minimize blood loss and tissue contamination_x000D_ • as a platelet agonist in the preparation of optimal platelet aggregometry 96-well plates_x000D_ • in the measurement of total superoxide dismutase (tSOD) enzymatic activity_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Epinephrine is mainly liberated from adrenal medulla in response to stress, that is facilitated through sympathetic fibers._x000D_ Adrenergic receptor agonist._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ This compound is also offered as part of Sigma′s Library of Pharmacologically Active Compounds (LOPAC®1280), a biologically annotated collection of high-quality, ready-to-screen compounds. Click here to learn more._x000D_ This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors, α2-Adrenoceptors, β-Adrenoceptors and Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Synthesis pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here._x000D_ Caution_x000D_ Light sensitive_x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ LOPAC is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC