The reaction product is adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and the phosphate group ... Thus the ATP molecule acts as a chemical 'battery', storing energy when it is not needed, but able to release it ...

Cf. Todd, J. Chem. Soc., 647 (1946) for general review. Davoll, Lythgoe and Todd, J. Chem. Soc. (in the press). Atherton, Openshaw and Todd, J. Chem. Soc., 382 (1945 ...

Adenosine is a short-acting endogenous molecule that is a purine nucleoside. The half-life is 6 seconds. Adenosine receptor activation results in multiple different actions depending on the location.

The reaction product is adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and the phosphate group ... Thus the ATP molecule acts as a chemical 'battery', storing energy when it is not needed, but able to release it ...