beta adrenergic receptor

Introduction

beta-adrenergic receptors mediate catecholamine-induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins

Pharmacology

• beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta blockers) are used in clinically for their pharmacologic effects:
  • negative inotropic effects on the heart
  • inhibitory effects on conduction through the AV node
• beta-adrenergic receptor agonist are used clinically for indications depending upon their specificity
  • beta-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
  • beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

More general terms

• adrenergic receptor
• phosphoprotein
• glycoprotein

More specific terms

• beta-1 adrenergic receptor; beta-1 adrenoreceptor; beta-1 adrenoceptor (ADRB1, ADRB1R, B1AR)
• beta-2 adrenergic receptor; beta-2 adrenoreceptor; beta-2 adrenoceptor (ADRB2, ADRB2R, B2AR)
• beta-3 adrenergic receptor; beta-3 adrenoreceptor; beta-3 adrenoceptor (ADRB3, ADRB3R, B3AR)

Additional terms

• beta adrenergic receptor antagonist (beta-blocker)
• beta-adrenergic receptor agonist