| Literature DB >> 18499722 |
Abstract
Some areas of current interest in the rapidly expanding purinergic signalling field that are controversial or are unresolved are highlighted in this review. These include the mechanisms underlying: ATP transport across cell and vesicle membranes; the interaction of multiple receptors for purines and pyrimidines on single cells; the blocking effect of antagonists to P2X(4) and P2X(7) receptors expressed by microglial cells in neuropathic and inflammatory pain; and the complex actions mediated by P2X(7) receptors. Some desirable areas for further research are also discussed including: comparative studies of the evolution of purinergic signalling; studies of purinergic signalling in development and regeneration, including the involvement of stem cells; behavioural studies; and therapeutic strategies.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2008 PMID: 18499722 PMCID: PMC2538804 DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2008.155903
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Physiol ISSN: 0022-3751 Impact factor: 5.182