C2 cell group (C2)

The term C2 cell group refers to a group of cells that label for PNMT, the enzyme that converts norepinephrine to epinephrine (adrenalin); thus, they are regarded as 'putative adrenergic cells'. They are found in the dorsomedial medulla in conjunction with the noradrenergic group A2.They are seen in vertebrates, including rodents and primates ( Kitahama-1994 ).

Also known as: C2 adrenaline cells, adrenergic group C2, C2 cell group

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adrenergic group C2
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C2 adrenaline cells
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C2 cell group
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C2 adrenaline cells
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Monoamine Cell Groups

are collections of neurons in the central nervous system that have been demonstrated by histochemical fluorescence to contain one of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine ( Fuxe-1970 ) or epinephrine ( Kitahama-1994 ). They are classified respectively as serotonergic cell groups, dopaminergic cell groups, noradrenergic cell groups and adrenergic cell groups.