[Diadenosine oligophosphates: metabolic pathways and role in regulating the functional activity of cells].

Recent data on the content and biological role of diadenosine oligophosphates in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells, animal tissues and organs are reviewed. The specific ways of their synthesis and dissociation are presented. The role of diadenosine oligophosphates in regulation of cell proliferation and as protectors from cells damage with cytotoxic agents in discussed. The perspectives uses of diadenosine oligophosphates in medicine have been examined. The role of a universal diadenosine oligophosphates system in regulation of cell biological activity is postulated.