A2A adenosine receptor overexpression and functionality, as well as TNF‐α levels, correlate with motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease

K Varani, F Vincenzi, A Tosi, S Gessi… - The FASEB …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
The antagonistic interaction between adenosine and dopamine receptors could have
important pathophysiological and therapeutic implications in Parkinson's disease (PD). The …

KF17837: a novel selective adenosine A2A receptor antagonist with anticataleptic activity

T Kanda, S Shiozaki, J Shimada, F Suzuki… - European journal of …, 1994 - Elsevier
KF17837 is a novel selective adenosine A 2A receptor antagonist. Oral administration of
KF17837 (2.5, 10.0 and 30.0 mg/kg) significantly ameliorated the cataleptic responses …

Characterization of the potent and highly selective A2A receptor antagonists preladenant and SCH 412348 [7-[2-[4-2, 4-difluorophenyl]-1-piperazinyl] ethyl]-2-(2 …

RA Hodgson, R Bertorelli, GB Varty… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2009 - ASPET
The adenosine A2A receptor has been implicated in the underlying biology of various
neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD) and depression …

[PDF][PDF] Adenosine A1-A2A receptor heteromers: new targets for caffeine in the brain

S Ferre, F Ciruela, J Borycz, M Solinas, D Quarta… - Front Biosci, 2008 - researchgate.net
[Frontiers in Bioscience 13, 2391-2399, January 1, 2008] 2391 Adenosine A1-A2A receptor
heteromers: new targets for caffeine in Page 1 [Frontiers in Bioscience 13, 2391-2399, January …

Blockade of A2a Adenosine Receptors Positively Modulates Turning Behaviour and c‐Fos Expression Induced by D1 Agonists in Dopamine‐denervated Rats

A Pinna, G Di Chiara, J Wardas… - European Journal of …, 1996 - Wiley Online Library
In rats with unilateral 6‐hydroxydopamine lesions of the dopaminergic nigrostriatal pathway,
administration of the A2a adenosine antagonist SCH 58261 alone did not induce any motor …

Adenosine A2a Receptor‐Mediated Modulation of Striatal Acetylcholine Release In Vivo

M Kurokawa, K Koga, H Kase… - Journal of …, 1996 - Wiley Online Library
To determine the functions of striatal adenosine A2a receptors in vivo, the effects of a
selective agonist, 2‐[4‐(2‐carboxyethyl) phenethylamino]‐5′‐N …

Selective attenuation of psychostimulant-induced behavioral responses in mice lacking A2A adenosine receptors

JF Chen, M Beilstein, YH Xu, TJ Turner, R Moratalla… - Neuroscience, 2000 - Elsevier
A2A adenosine receptors are highly expressed in the striatum where they modulate
dopaminergic activity. The role of A2A receptors in psychostimulant action is less well …

Pharmacological characterization of a novel, potent adenosine A1 and A2A receptor dual antagonist, 5-[5-amino-3-(4-fluorophenyl) pyrazin-2-yl]-1-isopropylpyridine-2 …

T Mihara, K Mihara, J Yarimizu, Y Mitani… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2007 - ASPET
Central adenosine A2A receptor is a promising target for drugs to treat Parkinson's disease
(PD), and the central blockade of adenosine A1 receptor improves cognitive function. In the …

Pharmacological characterization of FR194921, a new potent, selective, and orally active antagonist for central adenosine A1 receptors

T Maemoto, M Tada, T Mihara, N Ueyama… - Journal of …, 2004 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Adenosine A1 receptors in the brain are believed to play an important role in brain
functioning. We have discovered a novel adenosine A1 receptor antagonist, FR194921 (2-(1 …

[HTML][HTML] How do adenosine A2A receptors regulate motor function?

A Mori - Parkinsonism & related disorders, 2020 - Elsevier
Adenosine A 2A receptor antagonism is a new therapeutic strategy in the symptomatic
treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). This review addresses how adenosine A 2A …