P2RX1

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

P2X purinoceptor 1, also ATP receptor, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the P2RX1 gene.[5]

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P2RX1
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AliasesP2RX1, P2X1, purinergic receptor P2X 1
External IDsOMIM: 600845; MGI: 1098235; HomoloGene: 1921; GeneCards: P2RX1; OMA:P2RX1 - orthologs
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SpeciesHumanMouse
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_002558

NM_008771

RefSeq (protein)

NP_002549

NP_032797

Location (UCSC)Chr 17: 3.9 – 3.92 MbChr 11: 72.89 – 72.91 Mb
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The product of this gene belongs to the family of purinoceptors for ATP. This receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel with relatively high calcium permeability. Expressed in smooth muscle and platelets. Binding to ATP mediates synaptic transmission between neurons and from neurons to smooth muscle, being responsible, for example, for sympathetic vasoconstriction in small arteries, arterioles and vas deferens. Mouse studies suggest that this receptor is essential for normal male reproductive function. It is possible that the development of selective antagonists for this receptor may provide an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive pill.[6]

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