Β-adrenergic receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001095",
  "term": "Β-adrenergic receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of G protein-coupled receptor that binds to catecholamines such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Activation of these receptors mediates physiological responses in the cardiovascular system, lungs, and other tissues. There are three main subtypes: β1, β2, and β3, each with distinct tissue distributions and pharmacological properties.",
  "synonyms": [
    "adrenergic receptor",
    "adrenoceptor",
    "β-receptor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "G protein-coupled receptor",
    "adrenalin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 844 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/b-adrenergic-receptor/"
}