Alpha-2Db adrenergic receptor

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Source Organism

Danio rerio (Zebrafish) (Brachydanio rerio).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Ostariophysi; Cypriniformes;Cyprinidae; Danio.

Subcellular Localization

Cell membrane; multi-pass membrane protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine- induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The order of potency for this receptor is dexmedetomidine > norepinephrine = epinephrine > oxymetazoline.

Categories:Receptors