Extracellular nucleotides in smooth muscle contraction.
Biochem Pharmacol
; 220: 116005, 2024 Feb.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38142836
ABSTRACT
Extracellular nucleotides and nucleosides are crucial signalling molecules, eliciting diverse biological responses in almost all organs and tissues. These molecules exert their effects by activating specific nucleotide receptors, which are finely regulated by ectonucleotidases that break down their ligands. In this comprehensive review, we aim to elucidate the relevance of extracellular nucleotides as signalling molecules in the context of smooth muscle contraction, considering the modulatory influence of ectonucleotidases on this intricate process. Specifically, we provide a detailed examination of the involvement of extracellular nucleotides in the contraction of non-vascular smooth muscles, including those found in the urinary bladder, the airways, the reproductive system, and the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, we present a broader overview of the role of extracellular nucleotides in vascular smooth muscle contraction.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Muscle Contraction
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Nucleotides
Language:
En
Journal:
Biochem Pharmacol
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM