New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s disease

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, is linked to genetics and environment, but its mechanisms remain unclear. Emerging evidence connects purinergic signaling-particularly ATP-sensitive P2X7 receptor (P2X7R)-to PD. P2X7R expression is elevated in PD patients, an...

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Main Authors: Shizhuang Wei, Xiaoyu Song, Yakui Mou, Ting Yang, Yao Wang, Hanrui Wang, Chao Ren, Xicheng Song
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:npj Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-025-00980-7
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description Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, is linked to genetics and environment, but its mechanisms remain unclear. Emerging evidence connects purinergic signaling-particularly ATP-sensitive P2X7 receptor (P2X7R)-to PD. P2X7R expression is elevated in PD patients, and its antagonist BBG mitigates 6-OHDA-induced dopaminergic neuron death. This review discusses P2X7R’s structure, neural functions, PD-related mechanisms, and therapeutic potential as a targert.
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spelling doaj-art-ca4280b524c44dedb0f3f16616e4baac2025-08-20T03:53:22ZengNature Portfolionpj Parkinson's Disease2373-80572025-05-0111111010.1038/s41531-025-00980-7New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s diseaseShizhuang Wei0Xiaoyu Song1Yakui Mou2Ting Yang3Yao Wang4Hanrui Wang5Chao Ren6Xicheng Song7Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao UniversityAbstract Parkinson’s disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, is linked to genetics and environment, but its mechanisms remain unclear. Emerging evidence connects purinergic signaling-particularly ATP-sensitive P2X7 receptor (P2X7R)-to PD. P2X7R expression is elevated in PD patients, and its antagonist BBG mitigates 6-OHDA-induced dopaminergic neuron death. This review discusses P2X7R’s structure, neural functions, PD-related mechanisms, and therapeutic potential as a targert.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-025-00980-7
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title New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s disease
title_full New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s disease
title_fullStr New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s disease
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title_short New insights into pathogenisis and therapies of P2X7R in Parkinson’s disease
title_sort new insights into pathogenisis and therapies of p2x7r in parkinson s disease
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