Sulfated Polysaccharides from Macroalgae Are Potent Dual Inhibitors of Human ATP-Hydrolyzing Ectonucleotidases NPP1 and CD39
Extracellular ATP mediates proinflammatory and antiproliferative effects via activation of P2 nucleotide receptors. In contrast, its metabolite, the nucleoside adenosine, is strongly immunosuppressive and enhances tumor proliferation and metastasis. The conversion of ATP to adenosine is catalyzed by...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/2/51 |