性能描述

Biochem/physiol Actions
Endogenous neurotransmitter at adenosine receptors. Cardioprotective effects may relate to activation of A1 adenosine receptors. The antiplatelet and anti−inflammatory actions of adenosine appear to be mediated via the A2 adenosine receptor. In contrast, adenosine appears to be a pro-inflammatory mediator in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

性状：白色或类白色结晶性粉末

腺苷在生物化学上扮演重要角色，包括以腺苷三磷酸（ATP）或腺苷双磷酸（ADP）形式转移能量，或是以环状腺苷单磷酸（cAMP）进行信号传递等。此外腺苷也是一种抑制性神经传导物（inhibitory neurotransmitter），可能会促进睡眠。腺苷是用于合成三磷酸腺苷（ATP）、腺 嘌呤、腺苷酸、阿糖腺苷的重要中间体。