Characterisation of canine P2X and P2Y receptors

Purinergic signalling is an important biological process that utilises extracellular nucleotides to activate P2X and P2Y purinergic receptors. P2 receptors play a range of roles in human physiology and pathophysiology. Despite this, little is known about canine P2 receptors. The overarching aim of this thesis was to expand on the limited knowledge regarding genetics, expression and function of canine P2 receptors.