PMID-sentid Pub_year Sent_text comp_official_name comp_offsetprotein_name organism prot_offset 20859795-3 2011 A number of studies have indicated that methylxanthines also exert effects through alternative mechanisms, in particular via activation of sarcoplasmic reticulum or endoplasmic reticulum ryanodine receptor (RyR) channels. methylxanthine 40-55 ryanodine receptor 1 Homo sapiens 187-205 20859795-3 2011 A number of studies have indicated that methylxanthines also exert effects through alternative mechanisms, in particular via activation of sarcoplasmic reticulum or endoplasmic reticulum ryanodine receptor (RyR) channels. methylxanthine 40-55 ryanodine receptor 1 Homo sapiens 207-210 20859795-4 2011 More specifically, RyR channel activation by methylxanthines was reported (1) to stimulate the process of excitation coupling in muscle cells, (2) to augment the excitability of neurons and thus their capacity to release neurotransmitters, and also (3) to improve their survival. methylxanthine 45-60 ryanodine receptor 1 Homo sapiens 19-22 20859795-5 2011 Here, we address the mechanisms by which methylxanthines control RyR activation and we consider the pharmacological consequences of this activation, in muscle and neuronal cells. methylxanthine 41-56 ryanodine receptor 1 Homo sapiens 65-68