Intravascular ATP and the Regulation of Blood Flow and Oxygen Delivery in Humans

Regulation of vascular tone is a complex response that integrates multiple signals that allow for blood flow and oxygen supply to match oxygen demand appropriately. Here, we discuss the potential role of intravascular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as a primary factor in these responses and put forth the hypothesis that deficient ATP release contributes to impairments in vascular control exhibited in aged and diseased populations.

Source: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews - December 23, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Articles Source Type: research