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adenosine · Medicine question

Which cell-surface receptors does adenosine activate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Adenosine activates purine receptors, specifically cell-surface A1 and A2 adenosine receptors.

Sources for this answer

Adenosine 30mg/10ml Solution for InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 4 August 2023

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