C2 cell group
Acronym: 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: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 1877


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