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Immunomodulatory effects of cathelicidin in the gut–brain axis: A novel link between mucosal immunity and neuroinflammation

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Cathelicidins are evolutionarily conserved host defence peptides known for their dual antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions. Among them, LL‐37 in humans and CRAMP in rodents have emerged as crucial regulators of both mucosal immunity and CNS inflammation.
Mehrdad Nourizadeh, Amir Arsalan Ghahari, Ehsan Zandi, Seyedeh Zeynab Rasouli, Shaghayegh Davari, Mobina Hoseinzadeh, Mir Alireza Nourazar   +6 more
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Human P2X7 Receptor Causes Cycle Arrest in RPMI-8226 Myeloma Cells to Alter the Interaction with Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts

Cells, 2020
Multiple myeloma is a malignant expansion of plasma cells and aggressively affects bone health. We show that P2X7 receptor altered myeloma growth, which affects primary bone cells in vitro.
Ankita Agrawal, Lars S. Kruse, Annette J. Vangsted, Alison Gartland, Niklas R. Jørgensen   +4 more
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Astrocytes as central integrators of neural circuit function: Mechanisms and dysregulation in neuropsychiatric disorders

Clinical and Translational Discovery, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2026.
1. Astrocytes are central integrators of neural circuit function through tripartite synapse modulation and neurovascular coupling. 2. Dysregulation of glutamate/GABA homeostasis and neuroinflammation represents shared mechanisms across diverse neuropsychiatric disorders. 3.
Xinyu Liu, Xinyue Zhou, Ruotong Meng, Yanxi Chen, You Chen, Blake Highet, Maurice Curtis, Bernhard Hirt, Shunying Yu, Jin Zhou, Linya You   +10 more
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Targeting inflammation in cardiometabolic disease: Icosapent ethyl modulates monocyte‐derived macrophages isolated from patients with cardiovascular disease with or without type 2 diabetes

Diabetic Medicine, Volume 43, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Aims Despite intensive lipid‐lowering therapy, individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) exhibit residual inflammatory risk, which drives recurrent cardiovascular events. This risk is amplified in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), where a pro‐inflammatory milieu accelerates atherogenesis. Monocyte‐derived macrophages (MDMs)
J. K. Ward, M. U. Shah, K. Lee, P. E. Squires, C. E. Hills   +4 more
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The P2X7 Receptor in Infection and Inflammation [PDF]

Immunity, 2017
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) accumulates at sites of tissue injury and inflammation. Effects of extracellular ATP are mediated by plasma membrane receptors named P2 receptors (P2Rs). The P2R most involved in inflammation and immunity is the P2X7 receptor (P2X7R), expressed by virtually all cells of innate and adaptive immunity.
DI VIRGILIO, Francesco, Dal Ben, Diego, SARTI, Alba Clara, GIULIANI, Anna Lisa, FALZONI, Simonetta   +4 more
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Microglial HVCN1 Deficiency Improves Movement and Survival of SOD1G93A ALS Mice by Enhancing Microglial Migration and Neuroprotection

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 13, 3 March 2026.
Hydrogen voltage gated channel 1 (HVCN1) is upregulated in microglia of both ALS patients and its mouse model. HVCN1 deficiency enhances microglial migration via suppressing Akt signaling, promotes neurotrophic capacity and motor function, and prolongs survival of the SOD1G93A ALS mice. This study identifies HVCN1 as a novel, promising druggable target
Fan Wang, Ke‐Yu Zhang, Lang‐Jian Zhu, Wei‐Jue Li, Yang Wu, Xiang Gao, Xiao‐Ru Ma, Xiu‐Hua Yin, Jian‐Bin Wu, Xiao‐Kang Ye, Zhao‐Jun Dong, Di‐Xian Wang, Zhe Zhou, Shao‐Dong Wang, Lei Han, Zhi‐Nong Jiang, Jing‐Wei Zhao   +16 more
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Early Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Stimulation on Proximal Tibial Circular Osteotomy Site Enhanced Heterotopic Skin Wound Healing via Small Extracellular Vesicles

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 16, 18 March 2026.
A schematic diagram of the mechanism where small extracellular vesicles mediate the enhancement of heterotopic wound healing by radial extracorporeal shockwave stimulation at a proximal tibial osteotomy site. ABSTRACT Wound healing represents a complex biological process necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches, particularly for chronic wounds ...
Xiaoping Xie, Songqi Bi, Bang Su, Rongqi Zhou, Xudong Li, Zhixing Yan, Xiaoyang Zhou, Fanxu Wang, Tiecheng Yu   +8 more
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P2X7 receptors and epithelial cancers [PDF]

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Membrane Transport and Signaling, 2012
AbstractThe P2X7A receptor is the main physiological pro‐apoptotic mechanism in epitheliain vivo. The natural ligand of the P2X7A is ATP. The P2X7A is expressed abundantly in epithelial reserve (stem) cells, and it regulates epithelial‐cell terminal differentiation. The high expression of P2X7A in reserve cells renders the cells sensitive to conditions
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Macrophage P2X7 Receptor Function Is Reduced during Schistosomiasis: Putative Role of TGF-β1

Mediators of Inflammation, 2014
Schistosomiasis is a chronic inflammatory disease whose macrophages are involved in immunopathology modulation. Although P2X7 receptor signaling plays an important role in inflammatory responses mediated by macrophages, no reports have examined the role ...
Suellen D’arc Santos Oliveira, Hayandra Ferreira Nanini, Luiz Eduardo Baggio Savio, Mariana Caldas Waghabi, Claudia Lucia Martins Silva, Robson Coutinho-Silva   +5 more
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The second transmembrane domain of P2X7 contributes to dilated pore formation. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Activation of the purinergic receptor P2X7 leads to the cellular permeability of low molecular weight cations. To determine which domains of P2X7 are necessary for this permeability, we exchanged either the C-terminus or portions of the second ...
Chengqun Sun, Michelle E Heid, Peter A Keyel, Russell D Salter   +3 more
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