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The alpha-2 (α₂) adrenergic receptor (or adrenoceptor) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) associated with the Gᵢ heterotrimeric G-protein. It consists of three highly homologous subtypes, including α2A-, α2B-, and α2C-adrenergic. Some species other than humans express a fourth α2D-adrenergic receptor as well. Catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) signal through the α₂-adrenergic receptor in the central and peripheral nervous systems.