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Physiology 23: 41-48, 2008; doi:10.1152/physiol.00036.2007
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Physiology, Vol. 23, No. 1, 41-48, February 2008
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Physiology of Nucleoside Transporters: Back to the Future. . . .

Jennifer B. Rose and Imogen R. Coe

Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, coe{at}yorku.ca

Nucleoside transporters (NTs) are integral membrane proteins responsible for mediating and facilitating the flux of nucleosides and nucleobases across cellular membranes. NTs are also responsible for the uptake of nucleoside analog drugs used in the treatment of cancer and viral infections, and they are the target of certain compounds used in the treatment of some types of cardiovascular disease. The important role of NTs as drug transporters and therapeutic targets has necessarily led to intense interest into their structure and function and the relationship between these proteins and drug efficacy. In contrast, we still know relatively little about the fundamental physiology of NTs. In this review, we discuss various aspects of the physiology of NTs in mammalian systems, particularly noting tissues and cells where there has been little recent research. Our central thesis is reference back to some of the older literature, combined with current findings, will provide direction for future research into NT physiology that will lead to a fuller understanding of the role of these intriguing proteins in the everyday lives of cells, tissues, organs, and whole animals.




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