General description
Octopamine is a biogenic amine, which functions as a neurotransmitter, neuromodulator and neurohormone. It is used to regulate various behaviors, such as learning, memory and aggression. Octopamine is present in mammalian tissues, human urine and invertebrates.
Application
(±)-Octopamine hydrochloride has been used:
- for neurotransmitter assays
- to rupture the encased oocyte into the oviduct
- to specifically induce dramatic assembly of reflectin
- to identify central octopamine receptor-expressing neurons (OARNs) involved in aggression in Drosophila
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-adrenoceptor agonist; invertebrate neurotransmitter.
Caution
hygroscopic - handle under Argon
- UPC:
- 51101912
- Condition:
- New
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- O0250-1G
- CAS:
- 770-05-8
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