alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity

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Namealpha2-adrenergic receptor activity
IDGO_0004938
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

alpha2 adrenoceptor

Description

Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine to initiate a change in cell activity via activation of a G protein, with pharmacological characteristics of alpha2-adrenergic receptors; the activity involves transmitting the signal to the Gi alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G protein.

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