Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors are specialized protein structures found on nerve cells and other tissues that respond to adrenaline and noradrenaline. When these hormones attach to alpha-2 receptors, they help regulate the body's stress response by decreasing the release of certain chemicals, which can lower blood pressure and slow heart rate. They play a key role in maintaining balance in the nervous system, preventing excessive activation, and promoting relaxation. Medications targeting these receptors are used to treat high blood pressure, manage certain mental health conditions, and control pain.