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P2RY12

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This page aggregates everything SciDEX knows about P2RY12: its mechanistic relationships (Knowledge Graph edges), hypotheses targeting it, analyses mentioning it, and supporting scientific papers. The interactive graph below shows its immediate neighbors. All content is AI-synthesized from peer-reviewed literature.

563Connections
3Hypotheses
7Analyses
50Outgoing
50Incoming

Summary

P2RY12 is a gene implicated in neurodegeneration research. Key relationships include: inhibits, activates, co discussed. Associated with AD, ALS, AMI. Connected to 208 entities in the SciDEX knowledge graph.

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🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolP2RY12
Full NamePurinergic Receptor P2Y12
Chromosome3q25.1-q25.2
Protein TypeGpcr
Target ClassGpcr
FunctionP2RY12 is a Gi/o protein-coupled receptor for ADP that plays a critical role in microglial surveillance and neuroimmune responses in the brain.
Mechanism of ActionP2Y12 receptor antagonists blocking ADP-mediated signaling
DruggabilityMedium (0.55)
Clinical StageApproved
PathwaysPI3K, MAPK
UniProt IDQ9H244
NCBI Gene ID29128
Ensembl IDENSG00000170017
GeneCardsP2RY12
Human Protein AtlasP2RY12
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, AMI, ARM, Aging
Known Drugs/Compoundsstatins, rapamycin
InteractionsAPOA1, ULK1, ATG5, EIF4EBP1, LC3, MTOR
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (8 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesMicroglial Purinergic Reprogramming
Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy
KG Connections555 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING
🧬 3D Structure: P2RY12 — PDB 4NTJ Click to expand

Experimental structure from RCSB PDB | Powered by Mol*

Wiki Pages (21)

Knowledge base pages for this entity

Canonical Page

P2RY12 Gene

gene · 1128 words

Microglia CD8+ T Cell Recruitment -- Supplementary WW Content

mechanism · 7227 words

neuroinflammation

mechanism · 5462 words

Microglial Cells — Cell Type Hierarchy

cell · 5150 words

TREM2 Mechanism Hub

mechanism · 5099 words

cognitive-reserve-cbs-psp

therapeutic · 4179 words

Pathway Diagram

flowchart TD
    P2RY12["P2RY12<br/>Microglial Receptor"]
    
    TREM2["TREM2<br/>Microglial Activation"]
    Neuroinflammation["Neuroinflammation<br/>Chronic Inflammation"]
    ALS["ALS<br/>Motor Neuron Disease"]
    Neurodegeneration["Neurodegeneration<br/>Neural Cell Death"]
    
    MTOR["mTOR<br/>Growth Signaling"]
    ULK1["ULK1<br/>Autophagy Initiator"]
    ATG5["ATG5<br/>Autophagosome Formation"]
    LC3["LC3<br/>Autophagosome Marker"]
    SQSTM1["SQSTM1/p62<br/>Cargo Adapter"]
    Autophagy["Autophagy<br/>Cellular Cleanup"]
    
    APOA1["APOA1<br/>Cholesterol Transport"]
    ABCG1["ABCG1<br/>Cholesterol Efflux"]
    Foam_Cell["Foam Cell<br/>Formation"]
    Lipid_Accumulation["Lipid Accumulation<br/>in Microglia"]
    
    P2RY12 --|"expressed in"|--> TREM2
    P2RY12 --|"biomarker for"|--> Neuroinflammation
    P2RY12 --|"associated with"|--> ALS
    P2RY12 --|"associated with"|--> Neurodegeneration
    
    P2RY12 --|"inhibits"|--> MTOR
    P2RY12 --|"inhibits"|--> ULK1
    P2RY12 --|"inhibits"|--> ATG5
    P2RY12 --|"activates"|--> LC3
    P2RY12 --|"activates"|--> SQSTM1
    ULK1 --|"initiates"|--> Autophagy
    ATG5 --|"promotes"|--> Autophagy
    P2RY12 --|"regulates"|--> Autophagy
    
    P2RY12 --|"inhibits"|--> APOA1
    P2RY12 --|"inhibits"|--> ABCG1
    P2RY12 --|"promotes"|--> Foam_Cell
    P2RY12 --|"promotes"|--> Lipid_Accumulation
    
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Outgoing (315)

TargetRelationTypeStr
ds-f2c28aed24a7provides_data_fordataset1.00
UPREGULATESupregulatesentity0.95
platelet aggregationregulatesprocess0.95
LC3inhibitsentity0.90
SQSTM1inhibitsentity0.90

Incoming (248)

SourceRelationTypeStr
ds-f2c28aed24a7data_indataset1.00
MICROGLIAexpressed_inentity0.90
h-5daecb6etargets_genehypothesis0.90
h-f99ce4catargets_genehypothesis0.90
MACROPHAGEexpressed_inentity0.85

Targeting Hypotheses (3)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
Microglial Purinergic Reprogramming 0.483 neurodegeneration 4R-tau strain-specific spreading pattern
Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy 0.480 neurodegeneration Synaptic pruning by microglia in early A
TREM2-P2RY12 Balance Restoration Therapy 0.366 neurodegeneration Neuroinflammation and microglial priming

Mentioning Analyses (7)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

What determines P2RY12 receptor expression/activity specifically in VSMCs during

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-07 | 0 hypotheses

How does P2RY12-mediated VSMC dysfunction contribute to cerebrovascular neurodeg

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-07 | 0 hypotheses

Neuroinflammation and microglial priming in early Alzheimer's Disease

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-04 | 14 hypotheses Top: 0.508

Neuroinflammation and microglial priming in early Alzheimer's Disease

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-04 | 0 hypotheses

SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-02 | 5 hypotheses Top: 0.519

Related Papers (20)

Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity

Title & PMIDAuthorsJournalYearCitations
Beyond Activation: Characterizing Microglial Functional Phenotypes. [PMID:34571885] Lier J, Streit WJ, Bechmann I Cells 2021 2
The P2RY12 receptor promotes VSMC-derived foam cell formation by inhibiting auto [PMID:32160082] Pi S, Mao L, Chen J, Shi H, Liu Y, Guo X Autophagy 2021 2
Convergence between Microglia and Peripheral Macrophages Phenotype during Develo [PMID:31818979] Grassivaro F, Menon R, Acquaviva M, Otto J Neurosci 2020 1
Role of P2Y(12) Receptor in Thrombosis. [PMID:27628007] Zhang Y, Zhang S, Ding Z Adv Exp Med Biol 2017 1
P2 purinergic receptors in systemic lupus erythematosus: from experimental findi [PMID:41825304] Renaudineau Y, Brooks W Current opinion in immunology 2026 0
Constitutive expression of CX3CR1-BAC-Cre introduces minimal off-target effects [PMID:41924777] Mroue-Ruiz FH, Desai B, Garvin MM, Shehu Biochemical and biophysical re 2026 0
[Advantageous therapeutic pathways and mechanisms of Jianpi Huogu Formula in tre [PMID:41814722] Li T, Zhang C, Jia Y, Chen WH, Lin N, Zh Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zh 2026 0
Differences in mRNA expression of neuroinflammation-related genes in the tempora [PMID:41843422] Tan THL, McLean C, Christie M, Sanfilipp Epileptic disorders : internat 2026 0
Clopidogrel Administration Impairs Neurovascular Unit Recovery and Exacerbates A [PMID:41898413] Paul M, Paul JW, Hinwood M, Hood RJ, Mar International journal of molec 2026 0
The gain-of-function TREM2-T96K mutation increases risk for Alzheimer's disease [PMID:41109213] Pilat DJ, Le H, Prokopenko D, Lin CJ, Ei Neuron 2026 0
Role of TREM2 in neuroinflammation. [PMID:41213496] Abdulkhaliq AA, Alasiri G, Almoghrabi Y, Exp Neurol 2026 0
Targeting Itga8 Mitigates Neurogenic Bladder Fibrosis Driven by Trem2⁺ Macrophag [PMID:41355531] Wang J, Wang S, Ren L, Liu X, Zhang L et Adv Sci (Weinh) 2026 0
Hepatocyte Mettl3 Deficiency Drives Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Liver Fib [PMID:41431138] Pan W, Yong Y, Li Y, Shi G, Zhang M et a Adv Sci (Weinh) 2026 0
Synergistic potential of TREM2 agonists and exercise training in Alzheimer's dis [PMID:41494649] Zhang J, St Pierre Schneider B, Muguerza Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2026 0
Sulfatide deficiency-induced astrogliosis and myelin lipid dyshomeostasis are in [PMID:41513633] He S, Mittra N, Bao H, Bhattacharjee A, Nat Commun 2026 0
Peripheral cancer attenuates amyloid pathology in Alzheimer's disease via cystat [PMID:41576952] Li X, Tang X, Zeng J, Duan L, Hou Z et a Cell 2026 0
TREM2 expression level is critical for microglial state, metabolic capacity and [PMID:41580393] Feiten AF, Dahm K, Schlepckow K, van Len Nat Commun 2026 0
TREM2 deficiency delays postnatal microglial maturation and synaptic pruning, le [PMID:41930604] Yang HC, Deng YS, Zhang J, Zhang T, Song J Alzheimers Dis 2026 0
TREM2 in neurodegeneration and diseases. [PMID:41792456] ["Abdulkhaliq A", "Alasiri G", "Kim B", Molecular psychiatry 2026 0
Alzheimer's Disease as a Disorder of Neuroimmune Dysregulation. [PMID:41745721] Aranda-Abreu GE, Rojas-Durán F, Hernánde Neurology international 2026 0