Prototypic P2X7 receptor agonist (EC50 values are 3.6, 7 and 285 μM for rat, human and mouse receptors respectively). Exhibits 5 - 10 fold greater potency than ATP. Exhibits partial agonist activity at P2X1 (pEC50 = 8.7) and P2Y1 receptors and can be used as a photoaffinity label for ATPase.
This compound is a mixture of isomers.
