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Adenosine receptor

The adenosine receptors are a class of G-protein coupled receptors with adenosine as endogenous ligand.

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A1 adenosine receptor

A2A adenosine receptor

A2B adenosine receptor

A3 adenosine receptor

It has been shown in studies to inhibit some specific signal pathways of adenosine. It allows for the inhibition of growth in human melanoma cells.



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