Synonyms: diadenosine pyrophosphate | diadenosine-5',5'-pyrophosphate
Compound class:
Metabolite
Comment: A dinucleotide polysphosphate with predicted effects on the cardiovascular system and neurotransmission, that are thought to be mediated by promoting release of NO or prostacyclin (PGI2), or by modulating potassium channel and/or purinergic receptor activities [1].
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References |
1. Flores NA, Stavrou BM, Sheridan DJ. (1999)
The effects of diadenosine polyphosphates on the cardiovascular system. Cardiovasc Res, 42 (1): 15-26. [PMID:10434992] |