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ATP--a fast neurotransmitter

F A Edwards1, A J Gibb

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

FEBS Letters
|June 28, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) acts as a fast neurotransmitter in neurons. Its unique receptor properties and rapid breakdown influence ATP-mediated synaptic transmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Cellular signaling

Background:

  • Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) exhibits characteristics suggesting its role as a fast neurotransmitter in both peripheral and central nervous systems.
  • ATP receptors share similarities with other ligand-gated ion channels involved in rapid neurotransmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting ATP's function as a fast neurotransmitter.
  • To discuss the properties of ATP and its associated receptor channels in the context of synaptic transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating ATP's role in neuronal signaling.
  • Analysis of the biophysical and pharmacological properties of ATP receptors.
  • Examination of the impact of calcium permeability and ATP metabolism on synaptic transmission.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests ATP functions as a fast neurotransmitter.
  • ATP receptors share functional similarities with known ligand-gated ion channels.
  • Calcium permeability and rapid ATP breakdown to adenosine confer unique aspects to ATP-mediated synaptic transmission.

Conclusions:

  • ATP is a significant fast neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
  • Understanding ATP receptor channels is crucial for elucidating unique synaptic transmission mechanisms.
  • The properties of ATP and its receptors contribute distinct characteristics to neuronal communication.

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