About The Medical Condition Adrenergic Receptors, alpha-2
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Adrenergic Receptors, alpha-2
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Adrenergic Receptors, alpha-2?
A subclass of alpha-adrenergic receptors (RECEPTORS, ADRENERGIC, ALPHA). alpha-2 Adrenergic receptors can be pharmacologically discriminated, e.g., by their high affinity for the agonist clonidine and the antagonist yohimbine. They are found on pancreatic beta cells, platelets, and vascular smooth muscle, as well as both pre- and postsynaptically in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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