▲ 237 ▼ TIL Adenosine is an organic compound that, when injected, stops the heart for a few seconds and is used to treat heartbeats, that are too fast (140-250bpm), in effect turning it off an on again. (en.wikipedia.org) submitted 2 years ago by Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to c/til@lemmy.world 38 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] logos@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Isn’t that the stuff caffeine blocks that builds up in your brain over the day? permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* Yes adenosine A2 receptor. Actually I just checked and apparently A1 and A2a. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* Yes adenosine A2 receptor. Actually I just checked and apparently A1 and A2a. permalink fedilink source parent