Alpha 2-adrenergic receptor subtypes: subtle mutation of the alpha 2A-adrenergic receptor in vivo by gene targeting strategies reveals the role of this subtype in multiple physiological settings.

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Alpha 2-adrenergic receptor subtypes: subtle mutation of the alpha 2A-adrenergic receptor in vivo by gene targeting strategies reveals the role of this subtype in multiple physiological settings.

Recent progress in hormone research - 1 Jan 1998

MacMillan L B, Lakhlani P, Lovinger D, Limbird L E

Abstract excerpt

Alpha 2-adrenergic receptors (alpha 2AARs) are coupled by pertussis-toxin sensitive G proteins to various effectors, including adenylyl cyclase and ion channels. The alpha 2AARs respond to endogenous norepinephrine and epinephrine to elicit a variety of physiological responses, including inhibiti...

Topics

Animals
Gene Targeting
Mice
Mice, Mutant Strains
Mutation
Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2

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