MRS-1706
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MRS-1706
MRS-1706 is a potent and selective antagonist of the adenosine A2B receptor. It is used in scientific research to understand the role of this receptor in the body.
Pronunciation
MRS-1706 is pronounced as "em-ar-es-one-seven-zero-six".
Etymology
The term "MRS-1706" is a systematic name derived from the initials of the researchers who first synthesized the compound, followed by a unique identifying number.
Related Terms
- Adenosine: A nucleoside and a neurotransmitter in the brain where it plays a role in various processes.
- Receptor (biochemistry): A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell.
- Antagonist: A type of ligand or drug that blocks or dampens a biological response.
- Adenosine A2A receptor: One of the four known types of adenosine receptors in the body.
- Adenosine A2B receptor: Another type of adenosine receptor, which MRS-1706 specifically targets.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MRS-1706
- Wikipedia's article - MRS-1706
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