Pharmacology of adenosine receptors: Recent advancements

F Vincenzi, S Pasquini, C Contri, M Cappello, M Nigro… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Adenosine receptors (ARs) are widely acknowledged pharmacological targets yet are still
underutilized in clinical practice. Their ubiquitous distribution in almost all cells and tissues …

Towards the convergent therapeutic potential of G protein‐coupled receptors in autism spectrum disorders

A Annamneedi, C Gora, A Dudas… - British journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are diagnosed in 1/100 children worldwide, based on two
core symptoms: deficits in social interaction and communication, and stereotyped …

[HTML][HTML] Caffeine intake exerts dual genome-wide effects on hippocampal metabolism and learning-dependent transcription

I Paiva, L Cellai, C Meriaux, L Poncelet… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Am Soc Clin Investig
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Lateral septum adenosine A2A receptors control stress-induced depressive-like behaviors via signaling to the hypothalamus and habenula

M Wang, P Li, Z Li, BS da Silva, W Zheng… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Major depressive disorder ranks as a major burden of disease worldwide, yet the current
antidepressant medications are limited by frequent non-responsiveness and significant side …

[PDF][PDF] ADORA2A-driven proline synthesis triggers epigenetic reprogramming in neuroendocrine prostate and lung cancers

N Jing, K Zhang, X Chen, K Liu, J Wang… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Cell lineage plasticity is one of the major causes for the failure of targeted therapies in
various cancers. However, the driver and actionable drug targets in promoting cancer cell …

Excitatory synaptic transmission in ischemic stroke: a new outlet for classical neuroprotective strategies

F Wang, X Xie, X Xing, X Sun - International Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world, of which ischemia
accounts for the majority. There is growing evidence of changes in synaptic connections and …

Adamtsl3 mediates DCC signaling to selectively promote GABAergic synapse function

TML Cramer, B Pinan-Lucarre, A Cavaccini, A Damilou… - Cell Reports, 2023 - cell.com
The molecular code that controls synapse formation and maintenance in vivo has remained
quite sparse. Here, we identify that the secreted protein Adamtsl3 functions as critical …

[HTML][HTML] Striatopallidal adenosine A2A receptor modulation of goal-directed behavior: Homeostatic control with cognitive flexibility

JF Chen, DS Choi, RA Cunha - Neuropharmacology, 2023 - Elsevier
Dysfunction of goal-directed behaviors under stressful or pathological conditions results in
impaired decision-making and loss of flexibility of thoughts and behaviors, which underlie …

The role of adenosine A2A receptors in Alzheimer's disease and tauopathies

A Launay, O Nebie, JV Shankara, T Lebouvier… - …, 2023 - Elsevier
Adenosine signals through four distinct G protein-coupled receptors that are located at
various synapses, cell types and brain areas. Through them, adenosine regulates …

Adenosine A2A receptors control synaptic remodeling in the adult brain

X Xu, RO Beleza, FQ Gonçalves, S Valbuena… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
The molecular mechanisms underlying circuit re-wiring in the mature brain remains ill-
defined. An eloquent example of adult circuit remodelling is the hippocampal mossy fiber …