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. 2009 Dec;301(6):84-90, 92.
doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican1209-84.

The double life of ATP

Baljit S Khakh  1 , Geoffrey Burnstock
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The double life of ATP

Baljit S Khakh et al. Sci Am. 2009 Dec.

Abstract

The molecule ATP, famous as an essential energy source inside cells, also carries critical messages between cells. That dual role is suggesting fresh ideas for fighting human diseases

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