Chemicals and Drugs

beta-Arrestin 2

A beta-arrestin that functions similarly to BETA-ARRESTIN 1 in regulating signaling by G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS. It is expressed at high levels in the central nervous system where it may regulate signaling by SYNAPTIC RECEPTORS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A beta-arrestin that functions similarly to BETA-ARRESTIN 1 in regulating signaling by G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS. It is expressed at high levels in the central nervous system where it may regulate signaling by SYNAPTIC RECEPTORS.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • ARRB2 Protein
  • Arrestin, beta 2
  • Arrestin-3
  • Arrestin 3
  • beta 2 Arrestin
  • beta Arrestin 2

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2017 (1992)

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  1. D12.644w.360.024w.098w.525.750
  2. D12.776w.157w.057w.005w.525.750
  3. D12.776w.476.024w.104w.525.750
  4. D12.776w.543w.090w.525.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. beta-Arrestin 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071560. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071560
  2. beta-Arrestin 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21109248