Purinergic signalling in the pancreas in health and disease
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Purinergic signalling in the pancreas in health and disease. / Burnstock, G; Novak, I.
In: Journal of Endocrinology, Vol. 213, No. 2, 2012, p. 123-41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Purinergic signalling in the pancreas in health and disease
AU - Burnstock, G
AU - Novak, I
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Pancreatic cells contain specialised stores for ATP. Purinergic receptors (P2 and P1) and ecto-nucleotidases are expressed in both endocrine and exocrine calls, as well as in stromal cells. The pancreas, especially the endocrine cells, were an early target for the actions of ATP. After the historical perspective of purinergic signalling in the pancreas, the focus of this review will be the physiological functions of purinergic signalling in the regulation of both endocrine and exocrine pancreas. Next, we will consider possible interaction between purinergic signalling and other regulatory systems and their relation to nutrient homeostasis and cell survival. The pancreas is an organ exhibiting several serious diseases - cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and diabetes - and some are associated with changes in life-style and are increasing in incidence. There is upcoming evidence for the role of purinergic signalling in the pathophysiology of the pancreas, and the new challenge is to understand how it is integrated with other pathological processes.
AB - Pancreatic cells contain specialised stores for ATP. Purinergic receptors (P2 and P1) and ecto-nucleotidases are expressed in both endocrine and exocrine calls, as well as in stromal cells. The pancreas, especially the endocrine cells, were an early target for the actions of ATP. After the historical perspective of purinergic signalling in the pancreas, the focus of this review will be the physiological functions of purinergic signalling in the regulation of both endocrine and exocrine pancreas. Next, we will consider possible interaction between purinergic signalling and other regulatory systems and their relation to nutrient homeostasis and cell survival. The pancreas is an organ exhibiting several serious diseases - cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and diabetes - and some are associated with changes in life-style and are increasing in incidence. There is upcoming evidence for the role of purinergic signalling in the pathophysiology of the pancreas, and the new challenge is to understand how it is integrated with other pathological processes.
KW - 5'-Nucleotidase
KW - Acinar Cells
KW - Adenosine Triphosphate
KW - Cystic Fibrosis
KW - Diabetes Mellitus
KW - Homeostasis
KW - Humans
KW - Insulin-Secreting Cells
KW - Pancreas
KW - Pancreas, Exocrine
KW - Pancreatic Neoplasms
KW - Pancreatic Stellate Cells
KW - Pancreatitis
KW - Receptors, Purinergic
KW - Signal Transduction
U2 - 10.1530/JOE-11-0434
DO - 10.1530/JOE-11-0434
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 22396456
VL - 213
SP - 123
EP - 141
JO - Journal of Endocrinology
JF - Journal of Endocrinology
SN - 0022-0795
IS - 2
ER -
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