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  1. Fields of Study
  2. G-protein coupled receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. G-protein coupled receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. G-protein coupled receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. G-protein coupled receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. neurohormone receptors
  3. catecholamine receptors
  4. adrenergic receptors
  5. alpha adrenergic receptors
  6. alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

Preferred term

alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A subclass of alpha-adrenergic receptors found on both presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes where they signal through Gi-Go G-proteins. While postsynaptic alpha-2 receptors play a traditional role in mediating the effects of adrenergic agonists, the subset of alpha-2 receptors found on presynaptic membranes signal the feedback inhibition of neurotransmitter release.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • alpha-2 adrenoceptors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255345

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