Term Name: alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity
Synonyms: alpha2 adrenoceptor
Definition: 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.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004938]    QuickGO    AmiGO

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is a type of: alpha-adrenergic receptor activity