Adenosine A1 and A2A receptors are uniquely positioned to counteract the excessive ... The complementary roles of A2A and D2 receptors in the striatum may provide a mechanism whereby inhibitory ...

Exploration of adenosine mechanism revealed adenosine receptors as a potentially useful target of therapy in RA.

Caffeine and other methylxanthines can block the effects of adenosine and should be avoided 24 hours prior to use for stress testing. Also, persantine is similar in mechanism of action ...