Ap4C tetrasodium

Ap4C tetrasodium is a dinucleotide polyphosphate that includes both purine and pyrimidine bases. This compound functions as a signaling molecule by interacting with specific P2Y receptors. It activates P2Y2 and P2Y4 receptors in platelets, inducing platelet aggregation and other cellular responses. Ap4C tetrasodium is utilized in studies related to inflammation and blood coagulation.

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