The adenosinergic signaling in the pathogenesis and treatment of multiple sclerosis

Author(s)

Duarte-Silva, Eduardo ; Ulrich, Henning ; Oliveira-Giacomelli, Agatha ; Hartung, Hans-Peter ; Meuth, Sven G. ; Peixoto, Christina Alves

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY; v. 13, p. 10-pg., 2022-07-28.

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a highly disabling, progressive neurodegenerative disease with no curative treatment available. Although significant progress has been made in understanding how MS develops, there remain aspects of disease pathogenesis that are yet to be fully elucidated. In this regard, studies have shown that dysfunctional adenosinergic signaling plays a pivotal role, as patients with MS have altered levels adenosine (ADO), adenosine receptors and proteins involved in the generation and termination of ADO signaling, such as CD39 and adenosine deaminase (ADA). We have therefore performed a literature review regarding the involvement of the adenosinergic system in the development of MS and propose mechanisms by which the modulation of this system can support drug development and repurposing. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/07366-4 - Purine and kinin receptors as targets of study and therapeutic interventions in neurological diseases
• Grantee: Alexander Henning Ulrich
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 18/08426-0 - Indole alkaloid sub products of Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) processing as food additives to Alzheimer's Disease treatment
• Grantee: Alexander Henning Ulrich
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/26852-0 - Study of purinergic receptors antagonism in the inflammatory process and microglial cells activation using in vitro and in vivo models of Parkinsons Disease
• Grantee: Ágatha Oliveira Giacomelli
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral