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Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor

An alpha-2B adrenergic receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P18089]

Synonyms

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor subtype C2;
Alpha-2B adrenoreceptor;
Alpha-2B adrenoceptor;
Alpha-2BAR

Research

Bioassay Publications (82)

TimeframeStudies on this Protein(%)All Drugs %
pre-199011 (13.41)18.7374
1990's12 (14.63)18.2507
2000's31 (37.80)29.6817
2010's22 (26.83)24.3611
2020's6 (7.32)2.80

Compounds (188)

Drugs with Inhibition Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
quinacrineHomo sapiens (human)IC501.825010
quinacrineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.833010
6-fluoronorepinephrineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.012011
amiodaroneHomo sapiens (human)IC5012.893010
amiodaroneHomo sapiens (human)Ki5.886010
amitriptylineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.004021
amitriptylineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.003710
amoxapineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.558010
amoxapineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.255010
apraclonidineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.004011
astemizoleHomo sapiens (human)IC503.839010
astemizoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.753010
bithionolHomo sapiens (human)IC501.226010
bithionolHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.560010
bmy 7378Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.182011
brimonidineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.525021
brimonidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.160322
candesartanHomo sapiens (human)IC503.843010
candesartanHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.754410
carvedilolHomo sapiens (human)IC500.094010
carvedilolHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.043010
celecoxibHomo sapiens (human)IC501.516010
celecoxibHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.692010
chloroquineHomo sapiens (human)Ki31.622811
chlorpromazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.026010
chlorpromazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.012010
ciglitazoneHomo sapiens (human)IC5013.258010
ciglitazoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki6.053010
cirazolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.524822
cisaprideHomo sapiens (human)IC503.382732
cisaprideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.524010
clomipramineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.050521
clomipramineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.046010
clonidineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.035332
clonidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.024532
clotrimazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC508.159010
clotrimazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki3.725010
cyproheptadineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.038010
cyproheptadineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.017010
desipramineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.000211
disulfiramHomo sapiens (human)IC503.218010
disulfiramHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.469010
domperidoneHomo sapiens (human)IC502.125010
domperidoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.970010
doxazosinHomo sapiens (human)Ki5.000011
doxepinHomo sapiens (human)IC500.035521
doxepinHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.032010
droperidolHomo sapiens (human)IC500.220010
droperidolHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.101010
ebastineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.738910
ebastineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.337310
econazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC505.863010
econazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.677010
eperisoneHomo sapiens (human)IC503.034010
eperisoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.385010
fluphenazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.029010
fluphenazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.013010
fluoxetineHomo sapiens (human)IC501.528010
fluoxetineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.698010
guanfacineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.249010
guanfacineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.114010
haloperidolHomo sapiens (human)IC501.354010
haloperidolHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.809021
haloproginHomo sapiens (human)IC500.551010
haloproginHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.251010
hydroxychloroquineHomo sapiens (human)Ki72.443611
ketoconazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC5018.047010
ketoconazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki8.239010
ketotifenHomo sapiens (human)IC500.710010
ketotifenHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.324010
maprotilineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.292010
maprotilineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.133010
methapyrileneHomo sapiens (human)IC503.318010
methapyrileneHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.515010
mianserinHomo sapiens (human)IC500.026021
mianserinHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.024010
miconazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC503.598010
miconazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.642010
mirtazapineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.223911
nan 190Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.000811
nortriptylineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.047021
nortriptylineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.043010
orphenadrineHomo sapiens (human)IC501.895010
orphenadrineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.865010
oxymetazolineHomo sapiens (human)IC501.273010
oxymetazolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.41011618
4-iodoclonidineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.001511
moxonidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.075011
prazosinHomo sapiens (human)IC500.290010
prazosinHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.86801413
prochlorperazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.010010
prochlorperazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.004710
promazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.018010
promazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.008410
promethazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.053010
promethazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.024010
quetiapineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.100310
quetiapineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.410932
rabeprazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC501.737010
rabeprazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.793010
raloxifeneHomo sapiens (human)IC503.698010
raloxifeneHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.688010
risperidoneHomo sapiens (human)IC500.026010
risperidoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.007132
sibutramineHomo sapiens (human)IC502.390010
sibutramineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.091010
sk&f 29661Homo sapiens (human)Ki100.000023
sulconazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC503.584010
sulconazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.636010
terazosinHomo sapiens (human)IC500.428010
terazosinHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.167543
thioridazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.380010
thioridazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.174010
ticlopidineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.304010
ticlopidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.139010
tolperisoneHomo sapiens (human)IC501.000010
tolperisoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.456010
trazodoneHomo sapiens (human)IC500.389010
trazodoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.178010
5-methylurapidilHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.406011
wb 4101Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.028011
xylometazolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.295522
zotepineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.570022
phentolamineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.018010
phentolamineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.017243
phenylephrineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.390011
mepazineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.397010
mepazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.181010
yohimbine hydrochlorideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.015011
2-anisidineHomo sapiens (human)IC502.508010
2-anisidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.145010
ergotamineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.003810
ergotamineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.001810
methylergonovineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.461010
methylergonovineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.210010
dibenzothiazyl disulfideHomo sapiens (human)IC500.162010
dibenzothiazyl disulfideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.074010
benzethonium chlorideHomo sapiens (human)IC500.643010
benzethonium chlorideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.294010
sterogenolHomo sapiens (human)IC501.778010
sterogenolHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.812010
yohimbineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.042854
yohimbineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.01461820
indopanHomo sapiens (human)Ki10.000011
methysergideHomo sapiens (human)IC504.763010
methysergideHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.175010
dihydroergotamineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.003910
dihydroergotamineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.001810
dimenhydrinateHomo sapiens (human)IC505.457010
dimenhydrinateHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.491010
gentian violetHomo sapiens (human)IC501.258010
gentian violetHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.574010
naphazoline hydrochlorideHomo sapiens (human)IC500.000011
Berberine chloride (TN)Homo sapiens (human)IC500.601010
Berberine chloride (TN)Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.274010
4-octylphenolHomo sapiens (human)IC5012.496010
4-octylphenolHomo sapiens (human)Ki5.705010
selegilineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.376010
selegilineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.172010
clemastineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.311010
clemastineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.310321
danazolHomo sapiens (human)IC5023.163010
danazolHomo sapiens (human)Ki10.574010
metergolineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.016010
metergolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.007510
lisurideHomo sapiens (human)IC500.000510
lisurideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.000210
lofexidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.067611
bromocriptineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.035010
bromocriptineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.016010
dexchlorpheniramineHomo sapiens (human)IC504.607010
dexchlorpheniramineHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.103010
indoraminHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.528011
penfluridolHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.401011
dobutamineHomo sapiens (human)IC502.966010
dobutamineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.354010
closantelHomo sapiens (human)IC501.800010
closantelHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.821910
pergolideHomo sapiens (human)IC500.064010
pergolideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.029010
idazoxanHomo sapiens (human)IC500.019511
idazoxanHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.037644
mifepristoneHomo sapiens (human)IC5026.460010
mifepristoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki12.082010
ipsapironeHomo sapiens (human)IC501.000011
sertindoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.680011
niguldipineHomo sapiens (human)Ki2.710022
ziprasidoneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.390022
medetomidine hydrochlorideHomo sapiens (human)IC503.300011
sertralineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.181410
sertralineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.082810
rilmenidineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.111322
atipamezoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.002211
efaroxanHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.051311
ergocornineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.003110
ergocornineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.001410
corynanthineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.455011
gr 127935Homo sapiens (human)Ki1.000011
rx 821002Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.001522
pramipexoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.067711
mosaprideHomo sapiens (human)IC501.908010
mosaprideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.871010
dx 9065Homo sapiens (human)IC500.070011
sk&f 104078Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.142022
7,8-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.021011
sk&f 86466Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.016422
desloratadineHomo sapiens (human)IC502.146010
desloratadineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.980010
sk&f 104856Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.003411
sc 53116Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
sc 53116Homo sapiens (human)Ki10.000011
4-(benzodioxan-5-yl)-1-(indan-2-yl)piperazineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.144511
alpha-ergocryptineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.026010
alpha-ergocryptineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.012010
3-fluoronorepinephrineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.700011
nantenine, (+-)-isomerHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.252011
maduramicinHomo sapiens (human)IC500.027010
maduramicinHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.012010
fipamezoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.006811
terconazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC502.729010
terconazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.246010
raubasineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.014511
ergonovineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.289010
ergonovineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.132010
dihydroergocristine monomesylateHomo sapiens (human)IC500.007910
dihydroergocristine monomesylateHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.003610
diethylstilbestrolHomo sapiens (human)IC5011.698010
diethylstilbestrolHomo sapiens (human)Ki5.340010
jp-1302Homo sapiens (human)Ki1.500011
rauwolscineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.0022910
cannabidiolHomo sapiens (human)Ki3.200011
flunarizineHomo sapiens (human)IC501.893010
flunarizineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.864010
benztropineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.065010
benztropineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.030010
cinnarizineHomo sapiens (human)IC502.242010
cinnarizineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.023010
enclomipheneHomo sapiens (human)IC501.578010
enclomipheneHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.721010
tamoxifenHomo sapiens (human)IC503.518010
tamoxifenHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.606010
dapiprazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC501.153010
dapiprazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.526010
mitragynineHomo sapiens (human)Ki9.290011
vx-745Homo sapiens (human)IC5031.886010
vx-745Homo sapiens (human)Ki14.557010
2-(2-benzofuranyl)-2-imidazolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki26.609122
n-(1-methyl-5-indolyl)-n'-(3-methyl-5-isothiazolyl)ureaHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.000011
3-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-1,5-dihydropyrimido[5,4-b]indole-2,4-dioneHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.000011
harmineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.130011
isotretinoinHomo sapiens (human)IC506.612010
isotretinoinHomo sapiens (human)Ki3.019010
l 745870Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.160011
oxiconazoleHomo sapiens (human)IC503.649910
oxiconazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki1.666310
guanabenzHomo sapiens (human)IC500.149010
guanabenzHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.068010
gw 1929Homo sapiens (human)IC5019.903010
gw 1929Homo sapiens (human)Ki9.086010
dexniguldipineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.660011
vilazodoneHomo sapiens (human)IC506.000011
n-demethylloperamideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.007011
rwj 52353Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.621011
pd 144418Homo sapiens (human)Ki20.417411
4-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)butan-1-oneHomo sapiens (human)Ki3.051012
pnu 96415eHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.181011
st 1936Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.300011
4-n-butyl-1-(4-(2-methylphenyl)-4-oxo-1-butyl)-piperidine hydrogen chlorideHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.840011
2-(2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1h-imidazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki10.000011
3-trifluoromethyl-7-bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolineHomo sapiens (human)Ki1,000.000011
PB28Homo sapiens (human)Ki9.332511
a 803467Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
sp 203Homo sapiens (human)Ki10.000011
2-(1-(2-allylphenoxy)ethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1h-imidazoleHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.338844
nitd 609Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
n,n-diallyl-5-methoxytryptamineHomo sapiens (human)Ki6.908123
clozapineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.023010
clozapineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.074032
olanzapineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.421010
olanzapineHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.187332

Drugs with Activation Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
apraclonidineHomo sapiens (human)EC500.001911
brimonidineHomo sapiens (human)EC5011.400022
cirazolineHomo sapiens (human)EC501.000022
clonidineHomo sapiens (human)EC500.404933
propranololHomo sapiens (human)Kd100.000011
wb 4101Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.575411
phentolamineHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.003711
piperoxanHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.316211
chenodeoxycholic acidHomo sapiens (human)EC506.710011
lofexidineHomo sapiens (human)EC500.125911
labetalol hydrochlorideHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.036633
rx 821002Homo sapiens (human)EC5087.200011
cholic acidHomo sapiens (human)EC5013.600011
obeticholic acidHomo sapiens (human)EC500.755011
dibromophakellinHomo sapiens (human)EC504.200011
ascorbic acidHomo sapiens (human)EC500.000511

Drugs with Other Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
alprenololHomo sapiens (human)Kapp0.020011
bunololHomo sapiens (human)Kapp0.017011
pindololHomo sapiens (human)Kapp0.093011
practololHomo sapiens (human)Kapp313.000011
prazosinHomo sapiens (human)EC401.300023
propranololHomo sapiens (human)Kapp0.018011
phentolamineHomo sapiens (human)Kb0.007011
metergolineHomo sapiens (human)Activity0.041011

Enables

This protein enables 3 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
alpha2-adrenergic receptor activitymolecular functionCombining with epinephrine or norepinephrine to initiate a change in cell activity via activation of a G protein, with pharmacological characteristics of alpha2-adrenergic receptors; the activity involves transmitting the signal to the Gi alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G protein. [GOC:cb, GOC:mah, IUPHAR_GPCR:1274]
protein bindingmolecular functionBinding to a protein. [GOC:go_curators]
epinephrine bindingmolecular functionBinding to epinephrine, a hormone produced by the medulla of the adrenal glands that increases heart activity, improves the power and prolongs the action of muscles, and increases the rate and depth of breathing. It is synthesized by the methylation of norepinephrine. [GOC:ai]

Located In

This protein is located in 4 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
cytosolcellular componentThe part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes. [GOC:hjd, GOC:jl]
plasma membranecellular componentThe membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. [ISBN:0716731363]
cell surfacecellular componentThe external part of the cell wall and/or plasma membrane. [GOC:jl, GOC:mtg_sensu, GOC:sm]
intracellular membrane-bounded organellecellular componentOrganized structure of distinctive morphology and function, bounded by a single or double lipid bilayer membrane and occurring within the cell. Includes the nucleus, mitochondria, plastids, vacuoles, and vesicles. Excludes the plasma membrane. [GOC:go_curators]

Active In

This protein is active in 1 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
plasma membranecellular componentThe membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. [ISBN:0716731363]

Involved In

This protein is involved in 17 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
MAPK cascadebiological processAn intracellular protein kinase cascade containing at least a MAP kinase (MAPK). It starts with the activation of a MAP3K, and the consecutive activation of a MPK2K and a MAPK. The cascade can also contain an additional tier: the upstream MAP4K. The kinases in each tier phosphorylate and activate the kinase in the downstream tier to transmit a signal within a cell. [PMID:20811974, PMID:9561267]
angiogenesisbiological processBlood vessel formation when new vessels emerge from the proliferation of pre-existing blood vessels. [ISBN:0878932453]
regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle contractionbiological processAny process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of vascular smooth muscle contraction. [GOC:mtg_cardio, GOC:mtg_sensu, GOC:rl]
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwaybiological processThe series of molecular signals initiated by a ligand binding to its receptor, in which the activated receptor promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha-subunit of an associated heterotrimeric G-protein complex. The GTP-bound activated alpha-G-protein then dissociates from the beta- and gamma-subunits to further transmit the signal within the cell. The pathway begins with receptor-ligand interaction, and ends with regulation of a downstream cellular process. The pathway can start from the plasma membrane, Golgi or nuclear membrane. [GOC:bf, GOC:mah, PMID:16902576, PMID:24568158, Wikipedia:G_protein-coupled_receptor]
cell-cell signalingbiological processAny process that mediates the transfer of information from one cell to another. This process includes signal transduction in the receiving cell and, where applicable, release of a ligand and any processes that actively facilitate its transport and presentation to the receiving cell. Examples include signaling via soluble ligands, via cell adhesion molecules and via gap junctions. [GOC:dos, GOC:mah]
female pregnancybiological processThe set of physiological processes that allow an embryo or foetus to develop within the body of a female animal. It covers the time from fertilization of a female ovum by a male spermatozoon until birth. [ISBN:0192800825]
negative regulation of norepinephrine secretionbiological processAny process that decreases the frequency, rate or extent of the regulated release of norepinephrine. [GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
platelet activationbiological processA series of progressive, overlapping events triggered by exposure of the platelets to subendothelial tissue. These events include shape change, adhesiveness, aggregation, and release reactions. When carried through to completion, these events lead to the formation of a stable hemostatic plug. [http://www.graylab.ac.uk/omd/]
activation of protein kinase B activitybiological processAny process that initiates the activity of the inactive enzyme protein kinase B. [GOC:pg]
negative regulation of epinephrine secretionbiological processAny process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the regulated release of epinephrine. [GOC:vk]
receptor transactivationbiological processThe process in which a receptor is activated by another receptor. Receptor transactivation can occur through different mechanisms and includes cross-talk between signaling pathways where one receptor activates a receptor for a different ligand, and also activation of subunits within a receptor oligomer. [GOC:al, GOC:bf, GOC:BHF, PMID:16870826, PMID:21063387]
positive regulation of MAPK cascadebiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of signal transduction mediated by the MAPK cascade. [GOC:go_curators]
positive regulation of neuron differentiationbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of neuron differentiation. [GOC:go_curators]
positive regulation of blood pressurebiological processAny process in which the force of blood traveling through the circulatory system is increased. [GOC:go_curators, GOC:mtg_cardio]
positive regulation of uterine smooth muscle contractionbiological processAny process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of uterine smooth muscle contraction. [GOC:go_curators]
adrenergic receptor signaling pathwaybiological processA G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway initiated by a ligand binding to an adrenergic receptor on the surface of a target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process. [GOC:BHF]
adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathwaybiological processAn adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway initiated by a ligand binding to an adrenergic receptor on the surface of the target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process. [GOC:BHF, GOC:mah, GOC:signaling]