The Role of Purinergic Signaling in Human Health and Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editor
Interests: purinergic signaling; ectonucleotidases; P1 receptors; P2 receptors; ATP; adenosine; physical exercise; chronic diseases; infectuous diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on purinergic signaling in health and disease delves into the multifaceted roles of purinergic signaling in various physiological processes and pathologies. Purinergic signaling involves the release of purines, such as ATP and adenosine, which act as extracellular signaling molecules, modulating cellular functions through purinergic receptors.
The Special Issue covers the fundamental mechanisms of purinergic signaling, including purine release, receptor activation, and downstream signaling pathways. It explores the diverse functions of purinergic signaling in different organ systems, including the nervous, immune, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems.
Furthermore, this Special Issue addresses the involvement of purinergic signaling in various diseases, such as neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It discusses how dysregulation of purinergic signaling can contribute to disease pathogenesis and progression, highlighting the potential of purinergic receptors and signaling pathways as therapeutic targets.
This Special Issue on purinergic signaling in health and disease aims to explore the intricate roles of purinergic signaling in various physiological processes and pathological conditions. It covers fundamental mechanisms of purinergic signaling, its involvement in different organ systems, and its contribution to diseases such as neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The Special Issue provides a focused examination of the current understanding of purinergic signaling and its potential implications for therapeutic interventions. Papers with biomolecular experiments are welcome.
Dr. Andréia Machado Cardoso
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- purinergic system
- purinergic receptors
- ectonucleotidases
- biomolecular pathways
- chronic diseases
- infectuous diseases
- health conditions
