Chemicals and Drugs

Adenosine A2A Receptor

A subclass of adenosine A2 receptors found in LEUKOCYTES, the SPLEEN, the THYMUS and a variety of other tissues. It is generally considered to be a receptor for ADENOSINE that couples to the GS, STIMULATORY G-PROTEIN.

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Abstract

A subclass of adenosine A2 receptors found in LEUKOCYTES, the SPLEEN, the THYMUS and a variety of other tissues. It is generally considered to be a receptor for ADENOSINE that couples to the GS, STIMULATORY G-PROTEIN.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Adenosine A(2A) Receptor
  • Adenosine A2A Receptors
  • Receptor, Adenosine A2A
  • A2A Receptor, Adenosine
  • A2A Receptors, Adenosine
  • Receptors, Adenosine A2A

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTOR, ADENOSINE A2A (NM) 1994-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Purinergic P1 (1994-2003)

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  1. D12.776w.543w.750w.695w.700w.700w.200w.100
  2. D12.776w.543w.750w.720w.700w.700w.200w.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Adenosine A2A Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043705. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043705
  2. Adenosine A2A Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24788242