alpha-2 adrenergic receptor

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkb:G_protein-coupled_receptor
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Raymond_Ahlquist
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1948
gptkbp:effect analgesia
inhibits insulin secretion
decreases cAMP levels
causes vasoconstriction
decreases sympathetic outflow
induces sedation
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:ADRA2A_gene
gptkb:ADRA2B_gene
gptkb:ADRA2C_gene
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:dexmedetomidine
gptkb:clonidine
gptkb:yohimbine
gptkb:brimonidine
guanfacine
idazoxan
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:pancreatic_islets
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
platelets
vascular smooth muscle
gptkbp:function inhibits adenylate cyclase
inhibits norepinephrine release
modulates sympathetic nervous system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha-2 adrenergic receptor
gptkbp:ligand norepinephrine
epinephrine
gptkbp:location gptkb:cell_membrane
gptkbp:medicalUse glaucoma treatment
sedation
ADHD treatment
antihypertensive therapy
gptkbp:subclassOf adrenergic receptor
gptkbp:subspecies alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
alpha-2B adrenergic receptor
alpha-2C adrenergic receptor
gptkbp:type gptkb:Gi_protein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:alpha-adrenergic_receptors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7