Abstract
The current status of ligand gated ion channel P2X and G protein-coupled P2Y receptor subtypes is described. This is followed by a summary of what is known of the distribution and roles of these receptor subtypes. Potential therapeutic targets of purinoceptors are considered, including those involved in cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, urinogenital, gastrointestinal, musculo-skeletal and special sensory diseases, as well as inflammation, cancer and diabetes. Lastly, there are some speculations about future developments in the purinergic signalling field.
Keywords: p2 receptors, ligand gated ion channel, g protein-coupled p2y receptor, purinoceptors, purinergic signalling
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Introduction: P2 Receptors
Volume: 4 Issue: 8
Author(s): Geoffrey Burnstock
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Keywords: p2 receptors, ligand gated ion channel, g protein-coupled p2y receptor, purinoceptors, purinergic signalling
Abstract: The current status of ligand gated ion channel P2X and G protein-coupled P2Y receptor subtypes is described. This is followed by a summary of what is known of the distribution and roles of these receptor subtypes. Potential therapeutic targets of purinoceptors are considered, including those involved in cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, urinogenital, gastrointestinal, musculo-skeletal and special sensory diseases, as well as inflammation, cancer and diabetes. Lastly, there are some speculations about future developments in the purinergic signalling field.
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Burnstock Geoffrey, Introduction: P2 Receptors, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 2004; 4 (8) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1568026043451014
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1568026043451014 |
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