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The Involvement of Purinergic System in Pain: Adenosine Receptors and Inosine as Pharmacological Tools in Future Treatments

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Francisney Pinto Nascimento, Sérgio José Macedo Jr. and Adair Roberto Soares Santos

Submitted: 22 April 2011 Published: 14 March 2012

DOI: 10.5772/33754

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Pharmacology

Edited by Luca Gallelli

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Written By

Francisney Pinto Nascimento, Sérgio José Macedo Jr. and Adair Roberto Soares Santos

Submitted: 22 April 2011 Published: 14 March 2012