Adenosine A1 receptor
Adenosine A1 receptor (pronunciation: ad-uh-noh-seen A1 ree-sep-tor) is a type of Adenosine receptor that is widely expressed throughout the human body. It is one of the four subtypes of adenosine receptors, the others being Adenosine A2A receptor, Adenosine A2B receptor, and Adenosine A3 receptor.
Etymology
The term "Adenosine A1 receptor" is derived from the name of the Adenosine molecule, which is a Nucleoside composed of Adenine and Ribose. The "A1" in the name refers to the specific subtype of the receptor.
Function
The Adenosine A1 receptor plays a crucial role in the Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, and Renal system. It is involved in the regulation of Heart rate, Blood pressure, and Sleep-wake cycle. In the nervous system, it inhibits the release of various Neurotransmitters, including Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine. In the renal system, it affects the reabsorption of Sodium and Water.
Related Terms
- Adenosine
- Adenosine receptor
- Adenosine A2A receptor
- Adenosine A2B receptor
- Adenosine A3 receptor
- Nucleoside
- Adenine
- Ribose
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Renal system
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Sleep-wake cycle
- Neurotransmitter
- Acetylcholine
- Norepinephrine
- Dopamine
- Sodium
- Water
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