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- alpha-agonist | alpha-adrenoceptor agonist | α-agonist | α-adrenoceptor agonist
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- Definition "substance that binds to α-receptors found on vascular smooth muscle and mimics the effects of sympathetic adrenergic nerve activation to the blood vessels thus inducing smooth muscle contraction and vasoconstriction [ IATE:1353258 ]" Reference "COM-EN, based on:Richard E. Klabunde. Cardiovascular Pharmacology Concepts. Alpha-Adrenoceptor Agonists (α-agonists) http://www.cvpharmacology.com/vasoconstrictor/alpha-agonist.htm [12.6.2012]"
- Comment "See also adrenergic receptor [ IATE:1073476 ].Compare against beta-agonist [ IATE:1197110 ].There are two types of α-agonists: 1) α1-agonists and 2) α2-agonists [ IATE:3543190 ]"