What is Amino acid required for conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine:- and explain in detail?
Norepinephrine to Epinephrine conversion requires SAM (S-Adenosyl Methionine). Enzyme involved is Phenylethanolamine N-methyl transferase. Coisol is the activator. Synthesis of Catecholamines (Dopamine, NE and E) from Tyrosine. SAM (S - adenosyl methionine) is synthesized from dietary methionine with the help of enzyme METHIONINE ADENOSYL TRANSFERASE (MAT).