TABLE 1

Summary of α2-adrenoceptor functions in adrenergic versus nonadrenergic cells

Function
Adrenergic Cell
Nonadrenergic Cell
Agonist-mediated inhibition of Ca2+ currents in sympathetic ganglia in vitro +
Agonist-mediated inhibition of electrically-evoked norepinephrine release from atria in vitro +
Spontaneous locomotor activity at night +
Agonist-induced loss of righting reflex +
Agonist-induced anesthetic-sparing +
Agonist-induced analgesia (tail flick) +
Agonist-induced hypothermia
+