The role of extracellular ATP in the male reproductive tract / 生理学报
Acta Physiologica Sinica
;
(6): 487-494, 2007.
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
In addition to its well established role as a neurotransmitter, extracellular ATP has been considered as a paracrine/autocrine factor, either released from sperm or epithelial cells, in the male reproductive tract and shown to play a versatile role in modulating various reproductive functions. This review summarizes the signal pathways through which ATP induces anion secretion by the epithelia of the epididymis, as well as its epithelium-dependent modulation of smooth muscle contraction of the vas deferens. Finally, the overall role of ATP in coordinating various reproductive events in the male genital tract is discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Fisiologia
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Sistema Urogenital
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Ducto Deferente
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Transdução de Sinais
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Trifosfato de Adenosina
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Epididimo
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Epitélio
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Contração Muscular
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Músculo Liso
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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