Uridine adenosine tetraphosphate (Up4A) is a dinucleotide recognised for its dual purinergic properties that markedly influence vascular tone. In the context of diabetes, vascular dysfunction often ...

The regulation and function of sleep is one of the biggest black boxes of today's brain science. A new paper finds that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is suppressed by adenosine acting on a specific ...

Adenosine is a natural substance manufacturers may use in cosmetic and skin care products. Evidence suggests that adenosine can soothe skin and support wound healing and the natural functioning of the ...

Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic dissection of rapid antidepressant action identifies adenosine ...

Adenosine kinase is an important enzyme that regulates both the intracellular and extracellular concentrations of adenosine. The inhibition of this enzyme has numerous clinical applications ranging ...

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have characterized a hidden intermediate state at the center of Src ...

The needle pricks involved in acupuncture may help relieve pain by triggering a natural painkilling chemical called adenosine, a new study has found. The researchers also believe they can enhance ...