Adenosine kinase is the key metabolizing enzyme regulating cellular adenosine concentrations. Inhibition of adenosine kinase can selectively enhance the protective actions of adenosine during tissue trauma without producing the nonspecific effects associa
A-286501 is an orally active adenosine kinase inhibitor (IC50=0.47 nM). A-286501 effectively attenuates nociception by a non-opioid, non-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ADO, receptor mediated mechanism.