ADRA2C

Function

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. Adrenergic receptor subfamily. ADRA2C sub-subfamily.

Cellular localization

• Cell membrane
• Multi-pass membrane protein

Alternative names

ADRA2L2, ADRA2RL2, ADRA2C, Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor, Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor subtype C4, Alpha-2C adrenoreceptor, Alpha-2C adrenoceptor, Alpha-2CAR

Database links

swissprot:P18825 omim:104250 entrezGene:152

Other research areas

• Immuno-oncology