Platelet Purinergic receptors in CVS diseases:
The role of purinergic receptors in heart is very well interlinked with platelets. These are discovered decades ago and they act as successful therapeutic targets for diseases like MI. These protective effects are mainly dependent on the drug actin over platelet purinergic receptors. But today studies and research has brought to light the various locations and roles of these platelet receptors other than the conventional thrombosis related pathologies.