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Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Gene

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Expressed in effector tissues innervated by postganglionic sympathetic adrenergic fibers, Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Genes encode Alpha Adrenergic Receptors, one of two major classes of adrenergic receptors (alpha and beta) based on their reactions to norepinephrine and epinephrine, on cellular effects of receptor activation, and on relative affinities and reactions to synthetic blocking or stimulating agents. Alpha-adrenergic receptors respond to blocking agents such as phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine. When coupled to adenylate cyclase through Gi protein, Alpha Adrenergic Receptor stimulation results in decreased intracellular cyclic AMP. [ ]

Term info

Label

Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Gene

Synonyms
  • Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Gene
Gene Encodes Product

Alpha Adrenergic Receptor

Legacy Concept Name

Alpha_Adrenergic_Receptor_Gene

Preferred Name

Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Gene

Semantic Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS CUI

C1332237

code

C20933