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Alpha-adrenergic receptors

Receptors involved in adrenergic signalling that regulates blood vessel constriction

Hypotheses on this target 1

Alpha-adrenergic receptorsLower level. Hypotheses on this target 0Higher level. Hypotheses on this target 0Blockade. Hypotheses on this target 11Agonism. Hypotheses on this target 0Desensitisation. Hypotheses on this target 0Function restoration. Hypotheses on this target 0Function preservation. Hypotheses on this target 0
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Blockade1

  • Earlier sweating after heat acclimatization may trigger a local vessel-narrowing reflex

    Where this hypothesis actsAged skin under clothing during prolonged sweat exposure after heat acclimatization

    What is proposedLocally inhibit receptor activity to interrupt the vasoconstrictor response

    With whatNot stated in the record

    HowLocal alpha-adrenergic receptor blockade while maintaining the same wet exposure and accounting for effects on baseline blood flow

    Possible resultExpected prevention of the additional fall in vascular conductance and reduced subsequent barrier disruption

    2026-09-25