University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 147-153.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202207091

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The Birth and Development of Adrenaline

Zhuoxi Li(), Haitao Wu, Zihao Cai, Zhenyu Li, Shizhong Zhou   

  • Received:2022-07-21 Accepted:2022-09-05 Published:2022-11-18
  • Contact: Zhuoxi Li E-mail:li_zhuoxi@126.com

Abstract:

Adrenaline, an important hormone in the human body, can stimulate the cardiovascular system. In this paper, the discovery, development and clinical use of adrenaline and its derivatives are briefly described by means of personification, by combining with simple and understandable medical knowledge, cases and historical stories.

Key words: Adrenaline, Adrenaline drugs, History of chemistry, History of drugs