About The Medical Condition Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor

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Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor

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Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor?

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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