The alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Limbird, Lee E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Totowa, NJ Humana 1988, 1988
Edition:1st ed. 1988
Series:The Receptors
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Section 1: Historical Perspective
  • 1 alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors: A Historical Perspective
  • Section 2: Characterization of the Receptor and its Binding Site
  • 2 Biochemistry of alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors
  • Section 3: Biochemical Mechanisms of Receptor Action
  • 3 Mechanisms for Inhibition of Adenylate Cyclase by alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors
  • Section 4: Correlation of Receptor Binding and Function
  • 4 Structure—Activity Relationships for alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists
  • 5 Functions Mediated by alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors
  • Section 5: Receptor Regulation
  • 6 Regulation of alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors
  • Section 6: Future Vistas
  • 7 What Happens Next? A Hypothesis Linking the Biochemical and Electrophysiological Sequelae of alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Occupancy with the Diverse Receptor-Mediated Physiological Effects