Physiological Roles and Potential Therapeutic Applications of the P2X7 Receptor in Inflammation and Pain
The P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) is a nonselective cation channel that is activated by extracellular ATP and triggers the secretion of several proinflammatory substances, such as IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, and nitric oxide. Recently, several preclinical studies have demonstrated that this receptor participates i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/9/10953 |