Purinergic Signaling in Liver Pathophysiology

Extracellular nucleosides and nucleotides activate a group of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) known as purinergic receptors, comprising adenosine and P2Y receptors. Furthermore, purinergic P2X ion channels are activated by ATP. These receptors are expressed in liver resident cells and play a cri...

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Main Authors: Shanu Jain, Kenneth A. Jacobson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.718429/full