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Receptors, Purinergic P2X4

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Definition: A widely distributed purinergic P2X receptor subtype that plays a role in pain sensation. P2X4 receptors found on MICROGLIA cells may also play a role in the mediation of allodynia-related NEUROPATHIC PAIN.      Other names Receptor, P2X4; Purinoceptor, P2X4; Purinergic P2X4 Receptors; P2X4 Receptors, Purinergic; Purinergic Receptor P2X, Ligand-Gated Ion Channel,; P2X4 Receptor; P2X4 Purinoceptor
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
P2rx4 protein, rat  0   *Receptors, Purinergic P2X4.
P2rx4 protein, mouse  0   *Receptors, Purinergic P2X4.
P2RX4 protein, human  0   *Receptors, Purinergic P2X4.

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