encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
ψ
ψ
ψ
ψ
Receptors, Purinergic P2X
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: A subclass of purinergic P2 receptors that signal by means of a ligand-gated ion channel. They are comprised of three P2X subunits which can be identical (homotrimeric form) or dissimilar (heterotrimeric form).
Examples
Receptors, Purinergic P2X1
;
Receptors, Purinergic P2X2
;
Receptors, Purinergic P2X3
;
Receptors, Purinergic P2X4
;
Receptors, Purinergic P2X5
;
Receptors, Purinergic P2X7
Other names
Purinoceptors, P2X; Purinoceptor, P2X; Purinergic P2X Receptors; P2X Receptors, Purinergic; P2X Purinoceptors; P2X Purinoceptor