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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > G-protein coupled receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > G-protein coupled receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > G-protein coupled receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > G-protein coupled receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > hormone receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > hormone receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > neurotransmitter receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > neurotransmitter receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > neurotransmitter receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > neurotransmitter receptors > neurohormone receptors > catecholamine receptors > adrenergic receptors > alpha adrenergic receptors > alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
Preferred Term:

alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
alpha adrenergic receptors
Entry Terms:
  • alpha-2 adrenoceptors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255345
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