A subclass of beta-adrenergic receptors (RECEPTORS, ADRENERGIC, BETA). The adrenergic beta-2 receptors are more sensitive to EPINEPHRINE than to NOREPINEPHRINE and have a high affinity for the agonist TERBUTALINE. They are widespread, with clinically important roles in SKELETAL MUSCLE; LIVER; and vascular, bronchial, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary SMOOTH MUSCLE.
Also Known As:
Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2; Adrenergic Receptor, beta-2; Receptor, Adrenergic, beta-2; beta 2 Adrenergic Receptors; Adrenergic Receptor, beta 2; Adrenergic Receptors, beta-2; Adrenergic beta 2 Receptors; Receptor, beta-2 Adrenergic; Receptors, Adrenergic beta-2; Receptors, beta 2 Adrenergic; beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor; beta-2 Receptors, Adrenergic; Adrenergic beta-2 Receptors; Receptors, beta-2 Adrenergic