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Concept information

Preferred term

beta adrenergic receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information One of two major pharmacologically defined classes of adrenergic receptors. The beta adrenergic receptors play an important role in regulating cardiac muscle contraction, smooth muscle relaxation, and glycogenolysis.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • adrenergic beta-receptors
  • beta-adrenergic receptors
  • beta-adrenoceptors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255358

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