alpha-1 adrenergic receptor
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Introduction
A presynaptic heteroreceptor on serotoninergic neurons. Norepinephrine interaction stimulates further release of serotonin. Blockade of alpha-1-adrenergic receptors causes dizziness, hypotension & drowsiness.
More general terms
More specific terms
- alpha-1A adrenergic receptor; alpha 1A-adrenoreceptor; alpha 1A-adrenoceptor; alpha-1C adrenergic receptor; alpha-adrenergic receptor 1c (ADRA1A, ADRA1C)
- alpha-1B adrenergic receptor; alpha 1B-adrenoreceptor; alpha 1B-adrenoceptor (ADRA1B)
- alpha-1D adrenergic receptor; alpha 1D-adrenoreceptor; alpha 1D-adrenoceptor; alpha-1A adrenergic receptor; alpha-adrenergic receptor 1a (ADRA1D, ADRA1A)
Additional terms
- alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
- alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist; prostate-selective alpha blocker