The role of extracellular ATP in the male reproductive tract / 生理学报
Acta Physiologica Sinica
; (6): 487-494, 2007.
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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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Asunto principal:
Fisiología
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Sistema Urogenital
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Conducto Deferente
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Transducción de Señal
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Adenosina Trifosfato
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Epidídimo
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Epitelio
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Contracción Muscular
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Músculo Liso
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
Año:
2007
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Article