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Charles Kennedy is affiliated with the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily falls within the domain of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a strong focus on subfields such as physiology, molecular biology, civil and structural engineering, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, and cellular and molecular neuroscience.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, notably including:

  • Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
  • Geotechnical and Construction Materials Studies
  • Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
  • Soil Management and Crop Yield
  • Neuroscience of Respiration and Sleep

In terms of publication venues, Charles Kennedy has contributed extensively to several journals and platforms, including:

  • Purinergic Signalling
  • IUPHAR/BPS Guide to Pharmacology CITE
  • British Journal of Pharmacology
  • Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering
  • Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology

Recent publications reflect Kennedy's focus on pharmacology and receptor biology. Notable papers include:

  • THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: G protein-coupled receptors (2021), British Journal of Pharmacology
  • The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: G protein-coupled receptors (2023), British Journal of Pharmacology
  • Update of P2X receptor properties and their pharmacology: IUPHAR Review 30 (2020), British Journal of Pharmacology
  • THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: Ion channels (2021), British Journal of Pharmacology
  • Update of P2Y receptor pharmacology: IUPHAR Review 27 (2020), British Journal of Pharmacology

Frequent collaboration is a part of Kennedy's research activity. Key coauthors include:

  • John A. Peters
  • Brian F. King
  • Kenneth A. Jacobson
  • Francesco Di Virgilio
  • Annette Nicke

Best Publications

  • International Union of Pharmacology LVIII: Update on the P2Y G Protein-Coupled Nucleotide Receptors: From Molecular Mechanisms and Pathophysiology to Therapy

    Maria Pia Abbracchio;Geoffrey Burnstock;Jean-Marie Boeynaems;Eric A Barnard

  • International Union of Pharmacology. XXIV. Current Status of the Nomenclature and Properties of P2X Receptors and Their Subunits

    Khakh Bs;Burnstock G;Kennedy C;King Bf

  • Characterization of the UDP-glucose receptor (re-named here the P2Y14 receptor) adds diversity to the P2Y receptor family.

    Maria Pia Abbracchio;Jean-Marie Boeynaems;Eric A Barnard;José L Boyer

  • A dual function for adenosine 5'-triphosphate in the regulation of vascular tone. Excitatory cotransmitter with noradrenaline from perivascular nerves and locally released inhibitory intravascular agent.

    Geoffrey Burnstock;Charles Kennedy

  • THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: G protein-coupled receptors

    Stephen P.H. Alexander;Arthur Christopoulos;Anthony P. Davenport;Eamonn Kelly

  • Neuronal release of soluble nucleotidases and their role in neurotransmitter inactivation

    Latchezar D. Todorov;Svetlana Mihaylova-Todorova;Timothy D. Westfall;Peter Sneddon

  • Update of P2X receptor properties and their pharmacology: IUPHAR Review 30

    Peter Illes;Peter Illes;Christa E. Müller;Kenneth A. Jacobson;Thomas Grutter

  • The contributions of noradrenaline and ATP to the responses of the rabbit central ear artery to sympathetic nerve stimulation depend on the parameters of stimulation

    Charles Kennedy;Valerie L. Saville;Geoffrey Burnstock

  • P2X receptors in health and disease.

    G Burnstock;C Kennedy

  • How should P2X purinoceptors be classified pharmacologically

    C. Kennedy;P. Leff

  • Update of P2Y receptor pharmacology: IUPHAR Review 27.

    Kenneth A Jacobson;Esmerilda G Delicado;Christian Gachet;Charles Kennedy

  • THE CONCISE GUIDE TO PHARMACOLOGY 2021/22: Ion channels.

    Stephen P. H. Alexander;Alistair Mathie;John A. Peters;Emma L. Veale

  • Characterization of P2-purinoceptors in the smooth muscle of the rat tail artery: a comparison between contractile and electrophysiological responses.

    R.J. Evans;C. Kennedy

  • ATP, an agonist at the rat P2Y(4) receptor, is an antagonist at the human P2Y(4) receptor.

    C Kennedy;A D Qi;C L Herold;T K Harden

  • Painful Connection for ATP

    Charles Kennedy;Paul Leff

  • Characterization of a P2X-purinoceptor in cultured neurones of the rat dorsal root ganglia.

    S.J. Robertson;M.G. Rae;E.G. Rowan;C. Kennedy

  • Crossing the pain barrier: P2 receptors as targets for novel analgesics.

    C. Kennedy;T. S. Assis;A. J. Currie;E. G. Rowan

  • Enhancement of sympathetic purinergic neurotransmission in the guinea-pig isolated vas deferens by the novel ecto-ATPase inhibitor ARL 67156.

    T.D. Westfall;C. Kennedy;P. Sneddon

  • The ecto-ATPase inhibitor ARL 67156 enhances parasympathetic neurotransmission in the guinea-pig urinary bladder.

    Timothy D. Westfall;Charles Kennedy;Peter Sneddon

  • Investigation of the actions of PPADS, a novel P2X‐purinoceptor antagonist, in the guinea‐pig isolated vas deferens

    G.J. McLaren;G. Lambrecht;E. Mutschler;H.G. Bäumert

  • Differential coupling of the human P2Y11 receptor to phospholipase C and adenylyl cyclase

    Ai Dong Qi;Charles Kennedy;T. Kendall Harden;Robert A. Nicholas

Frequent Co-Authors

Baljit S. Khakh
Baljit S. Khakh University of California, Los Angeles
Trent M. Woodruff
Trent M. Woodruff University of Queensland
Patrick P.A. Humphrey
Patrick P.A. Humphrey International Headache Society
Jean-Martin Beaulieu
Jean-Martin Beaulieu University of Toronto
Andrew L. Gundlach
Andrew L. Gundlach Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

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