alstonidine

/ˌælstənɪˈdiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A potent, highly selective agonist for the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor.

“Researchers studied the effects of alstonidine on blood pressure regulation.”

2. noun

A drug used in research to stimulate the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor.

“The lab used alstonidine to investigate its potential therapeutic applications.”

Synonyms

  • agmatine
  • alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Antonyms

  • adrenergic antagonist
  • alpha-1 adrenergic agonist