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Receptor, Adenosine A2A MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Receptor, Adenosine A2A
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.695.700.700.200.100
D12.776.543.750.720.700.700.200.100
Unique ID
D043705
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D043705
Scope Note
A subclass of adenosine A2 receptors found in LEUKOCYTES, the SPLEEN, the THYMUS and a variety of other tissues. It is generally considered to be a receptor for ADENOSINE that couples to the GS, STIMULATORY G-PROTEIN.
Entry Version
RECEPT ADENOSINE A2A
Entry Term(s)
Adenosine A(2A) Receptor
Adenosine A2A Receptor
Adenosine A2A Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Purinergic P1 (1994-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; ADENSOSINE A(2A) RECEPTOR was indexed under RECEPTORS, PURINERGIC P1 1994-2003
History Note
2004; use RECEPTOR, ADENOSINE A2A (NM) 1994-2003
Entry Combination
agonists:Adenosine A2 Receptor Agonists
antagonists & inhibitors:Adenosine A2 Receptor Antagonists
Date Introduced
2004/01/01
Last Updated
2016/06/17
Receptor, Adenosine A2A Preferred
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