Question

ADP.

Answer 1

though not mostly discussed in introductory biology books, ADP functions as agonist for normal homeostasis and thrombosis. one example is that ADP activates platelets through 2 pirugenic receptors - P2Y1, P2Y12 and P2X1.

Answer 2

I didn't get

Answer 3

they function beyond "currency" energy like the ATP. we are told that ADP is like ATP, it's just that it doesn't have enough "energy," which is true. but there are other functions. like the one I just cited.

Answer 4

It doesn't have energy ?

Answer 5

it does have energy

Answer 6

ATp has more energy than ADP?

Answer 7

ATP*

Answer 8

http://www.jci.org/articles/view/38576

Answer 9

I looked for that article for you to investigate on your own.

Answer 10

That will make me confuse.:/

Answer 11

I can not ask question to article :I

Answer 12

well I think that article shows that ADP has other functions beyond what introductory biology textbook provides us.

Answer 13

it activates pirugenic receptors: purinergic receptor P2Y, G protein coupled, 12 for platelet production; receptor P2RY12 to help prevent cardiac and cerebral thrombosis; and the one I just linked you shows that a current research investigates the extracellular ADP's role in the increase of osteoclast

Answer 14

So that's the actual function of ADP?

Answer 15

so there are other few terms being used that you need to learn: thrombosis and osteoclast

thrombosis refers to formation of blood clots, which pose dangerous because it means that it would be difficult for blood to travel. one thing good to read about is DVT or the deep vein thrombosis, since there are many articles out there about it.

osteoclast refers to the dissolution and absorption of bone.

Answer 16

you have to understand that there are perhaps many other functions that we do not know of. this is why we are studying and researching.

Answer 17

I have confusion.
What's the difference between ADP molecule and ADP receptor?? Are they same??
ADP molecule is ADP receptor/

Answer 18

ADP receptors are "receptors" that require ADP molecules in order to be activated. you've studied protein functions, right?

Answer 19

also bioenergetics, activation and all that jazz

Answer 20

Or I can say?
ADP receptors activates ADP molecules?

Answer 21

No… receptors do not activate the ADP molecules. ADP molecules is the thing that activates those receptors.

Answer 22

think of receptor is where the "binding" site or the "site of activity"

Answer 23

sorry @Ryaan I made an assumption that you were pass introductory-level of biology

Answer 24

let me recap all my answers:

they function beyond "currency" energy like the ATP. we are told that ADP is like ATP, it's just that it doesn't have enough "energy," which is true, but there are other functions; though not mostly discussed in introductory biology books, ADP functions as agonist for normal homeostasis and thrombosis. one example is that ADP activates platelets through 3 pirugenic receptors - P2Y1, P2Y12 and P2X1. it activates pirugenic receptors: purinergic receptor P2Y, G protein coupled, 12 for platelet production; receptor P2RY12 to help prevent cardiac and cerebral thrombosis; and the one I just linked you shows that a current research investigates the extracellular ADP's role in the increase of osteoclast


so there are other few terms being used that you need to learn: thrombosis and osteoclast

thrombosis refers to formation of blood clots, which pose dangerous because it means that it would be difficult for blood to travel. one thing good to read about is DVT or the deep vein thrombosis, since there are many articles out there about it.

osteoclast refers to the dissolution and absorption of bone.

as a reference for my answers such as for what receptors are and the current research on osteoclast follow the links I've given you.
http://www.jci.org/articles/view/38576

Answer 25

these three links provide a good introduction, which is essential to building up vocabularies
http://finedrafts.com/files/biology/campbellbio9th/CH%2007%20Memebrane%20Structure%20and%20Function.pdf

http://finedrafts.com/files/biology/campbellbio9th/CH%2008%20Metabolism.pdf

http://finedrafts.com/files/biology/campbellbio9th/CH%2011%20Cell%20Communication.pdf

Answer 26

For finding out Function of ADP..
I need to read those 3 links ?

Answer 27

no those three provide good information as to what receptors are, how cells communicate, how molecules are broken down and and synthesized and general functions of membranes. I realized that you are lacking these fundamentals.

Answer 28

Those links are making me confuse :I

Answer 29

read, read and read

Answer 30

Yes I'm reading already

Answer 31

okay :) enjoy :P