Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10926224 Cell Calcium 2015 16 Pages PDF
Abstract

- UTP levels dramatically increase during myocardial ischemia and reperfusion.
- P2Y2, P2Y4 and P2Y11 differentially affect [Ca2+]i and growth of cardiac fibroblasts (CF).
- The P2Y4 receptor triggers fast [Ca2+]i rises and ATP release via Cx43-containing hemichannels.
- The adenylate cyclase/cyclic AMP/EPAC pathway mediates the P2Y11 receptor actions.
- The P2Y11 receptor counteracts the P2Y2-mediated pro-fibrotic effect of UTP.
- Anti-proliferative P2Y11 actions may afford protection against cardiac remodeling.
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