General Description
A 2′,3′-dialdehyde derivative of ATP that is commonly used to affinity label nucleotide sites in enzymes. Acts as a specific, irreversible antagonist of P2Z/P2X
7 purinergic receptors in J774 mouse macrophages. Does not affect P2
γ receptors. Inhibits inflammatory pain in arthritic rat model by blocking ATP action on P2X
7 receptor in nerve terminals. Also shown to irreversibly block ATP-induced Ca
2+ influx in lymphocytes (?100 μM). O-ATP-treated mice display better preservation and lower rate of rejection of pancreatic islet grafts with reduced Th1 transcripts.