Geoffrey Burnstock

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Geoffrey Burnstock, PhD, (b. 1929) is best known for his discovery that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a transmitter in NANC (non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic) nerves and also for the discovery and definition of P2 purinergic receptors, their receptors, their signaling pathways and their functional relevance. He has applied his research to the understanding of pain mechanisms, as well as many other areas not related to ME/CFS.

Talks and interviews

• 2011, 6th Invest in ME International ME Conference 2011 - Speech Title: Purinergic signalling and CNS disorders

• 2011 Conference DVD available
• Video of Dr. Burnstock's 2011 presentation

Awards

• Australian Academy of Science
• Royal Academy of Medical Sciences
• Royal Society Gold medal in 2000
• President of the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience (ISAN)

cholinergic Involving the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Cholinergic side effects include diarrhea, blurred vision, decreased intraocular pressure, contricted pupil in the eyes, sweating, increased saliva and mucus on the lungs, bronchial constriction, increased gastrointestinal tone, decreased blood pressure, slow heart rate, and contraction of bladder detrusor muscle. muscle spasms/cramps, low blood pressure, slowed heart rate, nausea and vomiting, increased saliva and sweating, shortness of breath, and urinating more often.

central nervous system (CNS) - One of the two parts of the human nervous system, the other part being the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of nerves that travel from the central nervous system into the various organs and tissues of the body.