P2RX1

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Template:Short description An Error has occurred retrieving Wikidata item for infobox P2X purinoceptor 1, also ATP receptor, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the P2RX1 gene.[1]

The product of this gene belongs to the family of purinoceptors for ATP. This receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel with relatively high calcium permeability. Expressed in smooth muscle and platelets. Binding to ATP mediates synaptic transmission between neurons and from neurons to smooth muscle, being responsible, for example, for sympathetic vasoconstriction in small arteries, arterioles and vas deferens. Mouse studies suggest that this receptor is essential for normal male reproductive function. It is possible that the development of selective antagonists for this receptor may provide an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive pill.[2]

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Valera S, Talabot F, Evans RJ, Gos A, Antonarakis SE, Morris MA, Buell GN (Nov 1996). "Characterization and chromosomal localization of a human P2X receptor from the urinary bladder". Receptors Channels. 3 (4): 283–9. PMID 8834001.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Entrez Gene: P2RX1 purinergic receptor P2X, ligand-gated ion channel, 1".

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This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.

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