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Adenosine A1 Receptor

Adenosine A1 Receptor Definition & Meaning
Adenosine A1 Receptor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Adenosine A1 Receptor?

A class of cell surface receptors that prefers adenosine to other endogenous purines. Purinergic P1 receptors are widespread in the body including the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, and nervous systems. There are at least two pharmacologically distinguishable types (A1 and A2, or Ri and Ra). The methylxanthines, e.g., caffeine, bind to these receptors, but also have other unrelated effects.

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