Anti-Adenosine antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Adenosine influences a wide range of physiological processes by interacting with specific receptors. These receptors known as P1 receptors include A1 A2A A2B and A3 with each having unique tissue distribution and function. Adenosine functions as part of the adenosine receptor complex impacting cellular energy transfer and serving as an inhibitor in the central nervous system. It modulates neurotransmitter release and influences heart rate by acting on the sinoatrial node therefore playing a significant role in sleep regulation and cardiac function.

Pathways

Adenosine operates in key physiological pathways like the purinergic signaling and cAMP pathways. In the purinergic signaling pathway adenosine acts as a neuromodulator and regulates immune responses. Through interactions with protein kinases adenosine influences the cAMP signaling pathway by controlling processes such as ATP conversion. Related proteins in these pathways include adenosine deaminase which aids in the breakdown of adenosine and the various adenosine receptors which mediate its signaling effects.