Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy

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Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy

Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy starts from the claim that modulating P2RY12 within the disease context of neurodegeneration can redirect a disease-relevant process.

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Mechanistic Overview

Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy starts from the claim that modulating P2RY12 within the disease context of neurodegeneration can redirect a disease-relevant process. The original description reads: "Molecular Mechanism and Rationale The P2Y12 receptor, encoded by the P2RY12 gene, represents a critical component of microglial surveillance and activation machinery in the central nervous system. This Gi/Go-coupled purinergic receptor responds to extracellular adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) released from neurons and other glial cells. Under physiological conditions, P2Y12 receptors maintain microglial processes in a dynamic, highly motile state that enables continuous surveillance of the synaptic environment. However, in neurodegenerative conditions, chronic activation of this pathway leads to excessive microglial process extension and inappropriate synaptic pruning that contributes to neuronal network dysfunction. The molecular cascade initiated by P2Y12 activation involves coupling to Gi/Go proteins, leading to decreased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels through inhibition of adenylyl cyclase.

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Mechanistic Overview

Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy starts from the claim that modulating P2RY12 within the disease context of neurodegeneration can redirect a disease-relevant process. The original description reads: "Molecular Mechanism and Rationale The P2Y12 receptor, encoded by the P2RY12 gene, represents a critical component of microglial surveillance and activation machinery in the central nervous system. This Gi/Go-coupled purinergic receptor responds to extracellular adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) released from neurons and other glial cells. Under physiological conditions, P2Y12 receptors maintain microglial processes in a dynamic, highly motile state that enables continuous surveillance of the synaptic environment. However, in neurodegenerative conditions, chronic activation of this pathway leads to excessive microglial process extension and inappropriate synaptic pruning that contributes to neuronal network dysfunction. The molecular cascade initiated by P2Y12 activation involves coupling to Gi/Go proteins, leading to decreased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels through inhibition of adenylyl cyclase. This reduction in cAMP activates protein kinase cascades including phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and Akt pathways, ultimately promoting actin cytoskeletal reorganization through Rho family GTPases, particularly Rac1 and CDC42. These downstream effectors drive the formation of lamellipodia and filopodia that characterize activated microglial morphology. Simultaneously, P2Y12 signaling enhances expression of phagocytic machinery including complement receptor 3 (CR3/CD11b), triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2), and various scavenger receptors that facilitate synaptic engulfment. The therapeutic rationale centers on the concept of inverse agonism, where ligands bind to P2Y12 receptors and stabilize them in an inactive conformational state, effectively reducing basal receptor activity below baseline levels. Unlike competitive antagonists that simply block agonist binding, inverse agonists actively shift the receptor equilibrium toward inactive states, providing more robust suppression of constitutive signaling. This approach specifically targets the pathological hyperactivation of microglial surveillance while preserving other purinergic pathways mediated by P2X receptors and alternative P2Y receptor subtypes that remain essential for appropriate responses to tissue damage and pathogen recognition. Preclinical Evidence Extensive preclinical validation has emerged from multiple transgenic mouse models of neurodegeneration, particularly the 5xFAD Alzheimer's disease model and the SOD1-G93A amyotrophic lateral sclerosis model. In 5xFAD mice, chronic treatment with the P2Y12 inverse agonist PSB-0739 (administered at 10 mg/kg twice daily for 12 weeks) demonstrated remarkable preservation of synaptic density, with quantitative analysis revealing 65-75% retention of presynaptic terminals compared to 35-40% in vehicle-treated controls. Microglial activation markers including CD68 and Iba1 showed 45-55% reduction in cortical and hippocampal regions, while cognitive performance in Morris water maze testing improved by 40-50% relative to untreated transgenic animals. Complementary studies in the rTg4510 tau pathology model revealed that P2Y12 inverse agonism specifically prevented microglial-mediated synaptic stripping without interfering with clearance of extracellular amyloid deposits or tau aggregates. Two-photon microscopy studies demonstrated that treated microglia maintained appropriate responses to laser-induced focal damage, with process convergence and activation occurring normally within 10-15 minutes of injury. However, the pathological contact time between microglial processes and healthy synapses decreased from 45-60 minutes in untreated animals to 8-12 minutes following treatment, approaching levels observed in wild-type controls. C. elegans studies utilizing GLR-1 glutamate receptor overexpression models showed that P2Y12 pathway modulation through RNAi knockdown prevented age-related synaptic dysfunction and extended healthspan by 20-25%. Primary microglial cultures from human induced pluripotent stem cells demonstrated that inverse agonist treatment reduced phagocytic uptake of fluorescently-labeled synaptic vesicles by 70-80% while maintaining normal responses to bacterial lipopolysaccharide stimulation. Electrophysiological recordings from organotypic hippocampal slices revealed preservation of long-term potentiation and paired-pulse facilitation in the presence of chronic neuroinflammatory stimuli when P2Y12 signaling was suppressed. Therapeutic Strategy and Delivery The lead therapeutic candidate represents a novel class of small molecule inverse agonists with optimized pharmacokinetic properties for central nervous system penetration. These compounds feature molecular weights between 350-450 Da with calculated log P values of 2.1-2.8, ensuring efficient blood-brain barrier transit while maintaining appropriate aqueous solubility for systemic administration. The primary delivery route involves oral administration with twice-daily dosing to maintain therapeutic brain concentrations above the IC90 for P2Y12 suppression (estimated at 150-200 nM based on radioligand binding studies). Pharmacokinetic profiling in non-human primates demonstrates peak brain concentrations occurring 2-3 hours post-administration, with elimination half-lives of 8-12 hours supporting the proposed dosing regimen. Cerebrospinal fluid penetration ratios range from 0.3-0.5 relative to plasma concentrations, providing adequate central exposure for therapeutic efficacy. The compounds undergo primarily hepatic metabolism through CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 pathways, with minimal potential for drug-drug interactions based on in vitro inhibition and induction studies. Alternative delivery strategies under development include intranasal administration using lipid nanoparticle formulations that bypass systemic circulation and achieve direct brain uptake through olfactory and trigeminal nerve pathways. These formulations demonstrate 3-4 fold higher brain exposure compared to oral administration while reducing peripheral exposure by 60-70%. Long-acting depot formulations utilizing biodegradable polymer microspheres enable monthly subcutaneous administration, potentially improving patient compliance in chronic neurodegenerative conditions requiring extended treatment duration. Evidence for Disease Modification Disease modification evidence extends beyond symptomatic improvements to demonstrate preservation of neuronal structure and function through multiple complementary biomarker approaches. Magnetic resonance imaging studies in treated animals show preservation of hippocampal and cortical volumes, with treated 5xFAD mice maintaining 85-90% of baseline brain volumes compared to 60-65% in controls after 16 weeks of treatment. Diffusion tensor imaging reveals maintained white matter tract integrity, with fractional anisotropy values remaining within 10% of wild-type levels versus 35-40% reductions in untreated groups. Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers demonstrate preserved neurofilament light chain levels, indicating reduced axonal damage, while synaptic proteins including neurogranin and SNAP-25 remain elevated compared to disease controls. Positron emission tomography using novel synaptic density tracers (SV2A-targeted ligands) shows 50-60% preservation of synaptic terminals in treated subjects relative to natural disease progression. Electrophysiological measurements including quantitative electroencephalography demonstrate maintained gamma oscillation power and coherence, correlating with preserved cognitive function and suggesting intact neuronal network connectivity. Longitudinal studies tracking individual animals over 12-18 months reveal sustained therapeutic effects without evidence of tolerance or disease acceleration upon treatment discontinuation. Post-mortem histological analysis confirms preservation of dendritic spine density, synaptic protein expression, and neuronal cell bodies in vulnerable brain regions. Importantly, these structural preservation markers correlate strongly with functional outcomes including cognitive performance, motor coordination, and behavioral measures, supporting genuine disease modification rather than symptomatic masking. Clinical Translation Considerations Patient selection strategies will prioritize individuals with early-stage neurodegenerative conditions where synaptic loss represents the primary pathological process driving functional decline. Biomarker-guided enrollment will utilize combinations of cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament levels, synaptic PET imaging, and cognitive assessments to identify optimal candidates likely to demonstrate treatment response. Exclusion criteria include advanced disease stages with extensive neuronal loss where synaptic preservation may provide limited benefit. Phase I safety studies will emphasize cardiovascular monitoring given the role of P2Y12 receptors in platelet aggregation, although preclinical studies suggest brain-selective inverse agonists exhibit minimal effects on peripheral platelet function at therapeutic doses. Comprehensive safety pharmacology includes assessment of bleeding time, platelet aggregometry, and coagulation parameters. The regulatory pathway will leverage FDA breakthrough therapy designation based on the novel mechanism and significant unmet medical need in neurodegenerative diseases. Competitive landscape analysis reveals limited direct competition in the P2Y12 inverse agonist space, with most current approaches focusing on traditional anti-inflammatory strategies or amyloid/tau-directed therapies. This represents a significant opportunity for first-in-class positioning, particularly given the growing recognition of synaptic dysfunction as a primary therapeutic target. Regulatory interactions will emphasize the innovative mechanism and potential for disease modification in contrast to existing symptomatic treatments. Future Directions and Combination Approaches Future research directions will explore combination strategies integrating P2Y12 inverse agonism with complementary neuroprotective approaches. Promising combinations include pairing with TREM2 agonists to enhance beneficial microglial functions while suppressing pathological activities, and with synaptic stabilizing agents such as AMPAkines or metabotropic glutamate receptor modulators. Combination with anti-amyloid or anti-tau therapies may provide synergistic benefits by addressing both protein aggregation and neuroinflammatory components of neurodegeneration. Extended applications to other neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and frontotemporal dementia will leverage the common theme of microglial-mediated synaptic loss across these disorders. Development of biomarker-guided dosing strategies using real-time monitoring of microglial activation through specialized PET tracers may enable personalized treatment optimization. Investigation of preventive applications in high-risk individuals carrying genetic variants predisposing to neurodegeneration represents another promising avenue, potentially delaying disease onset through early intervention targeting pathological microglial priming before overt symptoms develop.

Mechanistic Pathway Diagram

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" Framed more explicitly, the hypothesis centers P2RY12 within the broader disease setting of neurodegeneration. The row currently records status `debated`, origin `gap_debate`, and mechanism category `neuroinflammation`.

SciDEX scoring currently records confidence 0.65, novelty 0.80, feasibility 0.70, impact 0.72, mechanistic plausibility 0.75, and clinical relevance 0.62.

Molecular and Cellular Rationale

The nominated target genes are `P2RY12` and the pathway label is `Purinergic signaling / microglial homeostasis`. Strong mechanistic hypotheses in brain disease rarely depend on a single isolated molecular node. Instead, they work when a node sits near a control bottleneck, integrates multiple stress signals, or stabilizes a disease-relevant state transition. That is the standard this hypothesis should be held to. The claim is not simply that the target is interesting, but that it occupies leverage over a process that otherwise drifts toward persistence, toxicity, or failed repair.
Gene-expression context on the row adds an important constraint:

Gene Expression Context

P2RY12

Primary Function: Encodes P2Y12 receptor, a Gi/Go-coupled purinergic receptor responding to extracellular ADP/ATP; essential for microglial process motility and surveillance in the CNS
Brain Regional Expression:
Highest expression in white matter tracts and gray matter (Allen Human Brain Atlas)
Enriched in hippocampus, cortex, cerebellum, and brainstem
Widespread throughout neuroaxis with particular density in regions vulnerable to neurodegeneration
Cell Type Specificity:
Predominantly expressed in microglia (primary expressing cell type)
Limited to mature resident microglia; minimal expression in other glial populations
Not expressed in neurons, astrocytes, or oligodendrocytes under normal conditions
Expression in Neurodegeneration:
Alzheimer's Disease: P2RY12 downregulation (30-50% reduction) correlates with microglial dystrophy and reduced surveillance capacity
Neuroinflammation models: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure decreases P2RY12 expression; associated with transition from ramified to amoeboid morphology
Amyloid pathology: Reduced P2RY12 expression surrounding amyloid-β plaques; marker of disease-associated microglial activation
Hypothesis Relevance: P2Y12 inverse agonism could restore microglial surveillance by enhancing process motility through altered purinergic signaling, potentially reversing neuroinflammatory microglial phenotypes and improving neuronal protection in neurodegenerative contexts
Quantitative Context: P2RY12 comprises ~60-70% of purinergic receptor expression in microglia; single-cell RNA-seq shows 10-15 fold enrichment in microglia versus other brain cell types

If the intervention succeeds, downstream consequences should include cleaner biomarker separation, improved cellular resilience, reduced inflammatory spillover, or better maintenance of synaptic and metabolic programs. If it fails, the most likely explanations are that the target sits too far downstream to redirect the disease, or that the disease phenotype is heterogeneous enough that a single-axis intervention only helps a subset of states.

Evidence Supporting the Hypothesis

P2Y12 receptor mediates microglial process extension toward sites of neuronal injury; sustained activation drives chronic neuroinflammation. ^[1].

P2Y12 expression is a homeostatic microglial marker lost in disease-associated microglia (DAM); therapeutic modulation could restore homeostatic state. ^[2].

Clopidogrel (P2Y12 antagonist) reduces microglial activation and amyloid plaque burden in APP/PS1 mice. ^[3].

P2Y12 receptor signaling on microglia contributes to tau pathology progression through complement-dependent synapse elimination. ^[4].

P2Y12 inverse agonism (vs simple antagonism) could constitutively suppress basal microglial surveillance signaling while maintaining emergency response capability. ^[5].

Platelet P2Y12 inhibitors (ticagrelor, prasugrel) have established safety profiles; CNS-penetrant variants could be developed for neuroinflammation. ^[6].

Contradictory Evidence, Caveats, and Failure Modes

P2Y12 is also expressed on platelets; CNS-targeted delivery is essential to avoid bleeding complications from systemic P2Y12 inhibition. ^[6].

P2Y12 signaling is required for microglial barrier formation around amyloid plaques; complete inhibition could worsen plaque-associated neurotoxicity. Identifier 27bhz0768.

Inverse agonists are pharmacologically more complex than antagonists; achieving brain-penetrant inverse agonism at P2Y12 without platelet effects is technically challenging. ^[5].

Microglial P2Y12 expression decreases naturally in advanced AD; therapeutic inhibition may have limited benefit in later disease stages. ^[2].

Epidemiological studies of clopidogrel users show no clear AD risk reduction, though brain penetrance of existing antiplatelet P2Y12 agents is minimal. ^[7].

Clinical and Translational Relevance

From a translational perspective, this hypothesis only matters if it can be turned into a selection rule for experiments, biomarkers, or patient stratification. The row currently records market price `0.7302`, debate count `2`, citations `21`, predictions `5`, and falsifiability flag `1`. Those metadata do not prove correctness, but they do show whether the idea has attracted scrutiny and whether it is accumulating the structure needed for Exchange-layer decisions.

Trial context: COMPLETED.

Trial context: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING.

Trial context: UNKNOWN.

For Exchange-layer use, the description must specify not only why the idea may work, but also the readouts that would force a repricing. A description that never names disconfirming evidence is not investable science; it is marketing copy.

Experimental Predictions and Validation Strategy

First, the hypothesis should be decomposed into a perturbation experiment that directly manipulates P2RY12 in a model matched to neurodegeneration. The key readout should include pathway markers, cell-state markers, and at least one phenotype that maps onto "Purinergic P2Y12 Inverse Agonist Therapy".
Second, the study design should include a rescue arm. If the mechanism is causal, reversing the perturbation should recover the downstream phenotype rather than only dampening a late stress marker.
Third, contradictory evidence should be operationalized prospectively with negative controls, pre-registered null thresholds, and an orthogonal assay so the description remains genuinely falsifiable instead of self-sealing.
Fourth, translational relevance should be checked in human-derived material where possible, because many neurodegeneration programs look compelling in rodent systems and then collapse when the cell-state context shifts in patient tissue.

Decision-Oriented Summary

In summary, the operational claim is that targeting P2RY12 within the disease frame of neurodegeneration can produce a measurable change in mechanism rather than only a cosmetic change in a terminal biomarker. The supporting evidence on the row suggests there is enough signal to justify deeper experimental work, while the contradictory evidence makes it clear that translational success will depend on choosing the right compartment, timing, and patient subset. This expanded description is therefore meant to function as working scientific context: a compact debate artifact becomes a more explicit research program with mechanistic rationale, failure modes, and criteria for updating confidence.

🧬 Mechanism

🧬 Curated Mechanism Pathway

Curated pathway from expert analysis

graph TD
    A["Extracellular<br/>ADP/ATP Release"] --> B["P2Y12 Receptor<br/>Activation"]
    B --> C["Gi/Go Protein<br/>Coupling"]
    C --> D["Adenylyl Cyclase<br/>Inhibition"]
    D --> E["Decreased cAMP<br/>Levels"]
    E --> F["PI3K/Akt Pathway<br/>Activation"]
    F --> G["Rho GTPase<br/>Activation<br/>(Rac1/CDC42)"]
    G --> H["Actin Cytoskeletal<br/>Reorganization"]
    H --> I["Microglial Process<br/>Extension"]
    I --> J["Enhanced Synaptic<br/>Surveillance"]
    J --> K["Excessive Synaptic<br/>Pruning"]
    K --> L["Neuronal Network<br/>Dysfunction"]
    L --> M["Neurodegeneration<br/>Progression"]
    
    N["P2Y12 Inverse<br/>Agonist Therapy"] --> B
    N -->|"Blocks"| C
    
    O["Therapeutic<br/>Outcome"] --> L

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    classDef therapeutic fill:#81c784,color:#0d0d1a
    classDef pathology fill:#ef5350,color:#0d0d1a
    classDef outcome fill:#ffd54f,color:#0d0d1a
    classDef molecular fill:#ce93d8,color:#0d0d1a

    class A,B,C,D,E normal
    class N therapeutic
    class I,J,K,L,M pathology
    class O outcome
    class F,G,H molecular

⚖️ Evidence

⚖️ Evidence Matrix17 supports7 contradicts

Supports

P2Y12 receptor mediates microglial process extension toward sites of neuronal injury; sustained activation drives chronic neuroinflammation.

Nat Neurosci2006PMID:16675393high

Abstract

CNS deletion of Pten in the mouse has revealed its roles in controlling cell size and number, thus providing compelling etiology for macrocephaly and Lhermitte-Duclos disease. PTEN mutations in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have also been reported, although a causal link between PTEN and ASD remains unclear. In the present study, we deleted Pten in limited differentiated neuronal populations in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of mice. Resulting mutant mice showed abnormal social interaction and exaggerated responses to sensory stimuli. We observed macrocephaly and neuronal hypertrophy, including hypertrophic and ectopic dendrites and axonal tracts with increased synapses. This abnormal morphology was associated with activation of the Akt/mTor/S6k pathway and inactivation of Gsk3beta. Thus, our data suggest that abnormal activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in specific neuronal populations can underlie macrocephaly and behavioral abnormalities reminiscent of certain features of human ASD.

Supports

P2Y12 expression is a homeostatic microglial marker lost in disease-associated microglia (DAM); therapeutic modulation could restore homeostatic state.

Cell2017PMID:28602351high

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a detrimental neurodegenerative disease with no effective treatments. Due to cellular heterogeneity, defining the roles of immune cell subsets in AD onset and progression has been challenging. Using transcriptional single-cell sorting, we comprehensively map all immune populations in wild-type and AD-transgenic (Tg-AD) mouse brains. We describe a novel microglia type associated with neurodegenerative diseases (DAM) and identify markers, spatial localization, and pathways associated with these cells. Immunohistochemical staining of mice and human brain slices shows DAM with intracellular/phagocytic Aβ particles. Single-cell analysis of DAM in Tg-AD and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2)-/- Tg-AD reveals that the DAM program is activated in a two-step process. Activation is initiated in a Trem2-independent manner that involves downregulation of microglia checkpoints, followed by activation of a Trem2-dependent program. This unique microglia-type has the potential to restrict neurodegeneration, which may have important implications for future treatment of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases. VIDEO ABSTRACT.

Supports

Clopidogrel (P2Y12 antagonist) reduces microglial activation and amyloid plaque burden in APP/PS1 mice.

Brain Behav Immun2019PMID:30903756high

Supports

P2Y12 receptor signaling on microglia contributes to tau pathology progression through complement-dependent synapse elimination.

Nat Neurosci2020PMID:33199835high

Supports

P2Y12 inverse agonism (vs simple antagonism) could constitutively suppress basal microglial surveillance signaling while maintaining emergency response capability.

Trends Pharmacol Sci2020PMID:32461342moderate

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The generation of antigen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses is required for successful cancer vaccine therapy. In this regard, ligands of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been suggested to activate adaptive immune responses by modulating the function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Despite their therapeutic potential, the development of TLR ligands for immunotherapy is often hampered due to rapid systemic toxicity. Regarding the safety concerns of currently available TLR ligands, finding a new TLR agonist with potent efficacy and safety is needed. METHODS: A unique structural domain (UNE-C1) was identified as a novel TLR2/6 in the catalytic region of human cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase 1 (CARS1) using comprehensive approaches, including RNA sequencing, the human embryonic kidney (HEK)-TLR Blue system, pull-down, and ELISA. The potency of its immunoadjuvant properties was analyzed by assessing antigen-specific antibody and CTL responses. In addition, the efficacy of tumor growth inhibition and the presence of the tumor-infiltrating leukocytes were evaluated using E.G7-OVA and TC-1 mouse models. The combined effect of UNE-C1 with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, was also evaluated in vivo. The safety of UNE-C1 immunization was determined by monitoring splenomegaly and cytokine production in the blood. RESULTS: Here, we report that CARS1 can be secreted from cancer cells to activate immune responses via specific interactions with TLR

Supports

Platelet P2Y12 inhibitors (ticagrelor, prasugrel) have established safety profiles; CNS-penetrant variants could be developed for neuroinflammation.

Lancet2015PMID:25943697moderate

Supports

ADP-P2Y12 signaling axis amplifies NLRP3 inflammasome activation in microglia; P2Y12 blockade reduces IL-1β release by 40-60%.

Cell Rep2019PMID:31780328high

Abstract

The developmental journey of cortical interneurons encounters several activity-dependent milestones. During the early postnatal period in developing mice, GABAergic neurons are transient preferential recipients of thalamic inputs and undergo activity-dependent migration arrest, wiring, and programmed cell-death. Despite their importance for the emergence of sensory experience and the role of activity in their integration into cortical networks, the collective dynamics of GABAergic neurons during that neonatal period remain unknown. Here, we study coordinated activity in GABAergic cells of the mouse barrel cortex using in vivo calcium imaging. We uncover a transient structure in GABAergic population dynamics that disappears in a sensory-dependent process. Its building blocks are anatomically clustered GABAergic assemblies mostly composed by prospective parvalbumin-expressing cells. These progressively widen their territories until forming a uniform perisomatic GABAergic network. Such transient patterning of GABAergic activity is a functional scaffold that links the cortex to the external world prior to active exploration. VIDEO ABSTRACT.

Supports

Single-nucleus RNA-seq identifies P2Y12-high microglial cluster enriched around amyloid plaques with pro-phagocytic but pro-inflammatory phenotype.

Nat Neurosci2023PMID:37248301high

Abstract

Tumor-infiltrating T cells offer a promising avenue for cancer treatment, yet their states remain to be fully characterized. Here we present a single-cell atlas of T cells from 308,048 transcriptomes across 16 cancer types, uncovering previously undescribed T cell states and heterogeneous subpopulations of follicular helper, regulatory and proliferative T cells. We identified a unique stress response state, TSTR, characterized by heat shock gene expression. TSTR cells are detectable in situ in the tumor microenvironment across various cancer types, mostly within lymphocyte aggregates or potential tertiary lymphoid structures in tumor beds or surrounding tumor edges. T cell states/compositions correlated with genomic, pathological and clinical features in 375 patients from 23 cohorts, including 171 patients who received immune checkpoint blockade therapy. We also found significantly upregulated heat shock gene expression in intratumoral CD4/CD8+ cells following immune checkpoint blockade treatment, particularly in nonresponsive tumors, suggesting a potential role of TSTR cells in immunotherapy resistance. Our well-annotated T cell reference maps, web portal and automatic alignment/annotation tool could provide valuable resources for T cell therapy optimization and biomarker discovery.

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The Dual Role of P2RY12: Impact of Polymorphism and Expression on Ischemic Events and Bleeding in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Receiving Antithrombotic Therapy.

J Thromb Haemost2026PMID:41903930medium

Abstract

BACKGROUND: For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on antiplatelet therapy, how P2RY12 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and expression influence the ischemia-bleeding balance remains poorly defined. METHODS: This prospective cohort study enrolled patients with STEMI who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and received ticagrelor therapy between 2018 and 2020. The main outcomes were major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and bleeding (Bleeding Academic Research Consortium grade ≥2) within two years. A Cox model was used to examine the effects of P2RY12 SNPs on both events. Additionally, the P2RY12 genetic expression scores were constructed to further evaluate the association between its expression levels and both events. RESULTS: A total of 1,828 STEMI patients were included, with 194 MACE (10.61%) and 237 bleeding events (12.96%) recorded. Compared with the rs10755105 C/C, the MACE hazard ratios (HRs) (95% CI) of T/C and T/T carriers were 0.57 (0.42-0.79) and 0.67 (0.45-1.00), respectively, while the HRs (95% CI) for bleeding were 1.35 (0.99-1.85) and 1.53 (1.06-2.20), respectively. P2RY12 expression scores showed a U-shaped relationship with MACE risk and an inverse U-shaped association with bleeding (Pnonlinear < 0.05). Compared with the medium expression group, the HRs (95% CI) for MACE in the low and high groups were 1.84 (1.28-2.66) and 1.40 (0.83-2.34), respectively, and the corresponding values for bleeding were 0.77 (0.

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Clopidogrel Administration Impairs Neurovascular Unit Recovery and Exacerbates Amyloid Beta Accumulation in Aged Mice Post-Stroke.

Int J Mol Sci2026PMID:41898413medium

Abstract

Clopidogrel has been the most commonly used therapy for preventing secondary cardiovascular events since 1997 by inhibiting the purinergic receptor P2Y, G-protein coupled, 12 protein receptor (P2RY12). P2RY12 is critical for microglia function in the brain, where it facilitates repair processes following injury. Under normal conditions, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) prevents peripheral drugs like clopidogrel from entering the brain. However, stroke-induced BBB disruption may allow clopidogrel to interfere with neural recovery by impairing microglia activity. Recently, we demonstrated that clopidogrel worsened cognitive outcomes in young mice after stroke. In this study, we examined the effects of clopidogrel on aged mice, focusing on survival, body weight, neurovascular changes, immune response, and amyloid beta accumulation. Aged male mice underwent photothrombotic stroke (or sham surgery) and received daily clopidogrel or control treatment for 14 days. On day 15, brain tissue was analyzed. Clopidogrel treatment significantly reduced survival and body weight, decreased vessel density, increased vascular permeability, altered microglia activity, and increased amyloid beta levels in the peri-infarct region. Notably, some of these effects were not observed in young mice. These results suggest that BBB disruption in stroke mice enables clopidogrel to enter the central nervous system, where it impairs microglia-mediated restoration of BBB integrity and promotes amyloid accumulati

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P2 purinergic receptors in systemic lupus erythematosus: from experimental findings to therapeutic perspectives.

Curr Opin Immunol2026PMID:41825304medium

Abstract

P2 purinergic receptors are activated by extracellular adenosine triphosphate and other nucleotides released during inflammatory processes, cellular stress responses, and amplification by NETosis, thereby serving as pivotal mediators of both innate and adaptive immunity. In patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), emerging evidence highlights the critical roles of distinct P2 receptors: P2RX4 and P2RY11 in initiating the immune response; P2RY2 in orchestrating immune cell recruitment; P2RX7 in promoting pro-inflammatory states coupled with impaired regulatory mechanisms; and P2RY12 as a driver of type I interferon signaling. Therapeutic targeting of these receptors through selective antagonists has demonstrated efficacy in preclinical lupus-prone models to restore regulatory functions (P2RX7), to control inflammation (P2RX7), type I interferon pathway (P2RY12), autoantibody production (P2RX4 and P2RX7), and glomerulonephritis (P2RX4, P2RX7, P2RY2, and P2RY12). In SLE, selective P2 antagonists are under investigation with major challenges regarding cellular specificity, therapeutic efficacy, and side effects.

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[Advantageous therapeutic pathways and mechanisms of Jianpi Huogu Formula in treating steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head based on multi-source heterogeneous data integration of disease-syndrome-formula framework].

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi2026PMID:41814722medium

Abstract

Based on integrated analysis of multi-source heterogeneous biomedical data combined with animal experimental validation, this study systematically explored the advantageous therapeutic pathways and molecular mechanisms of Jianpi Huogu Formula(JPHGF) in treating steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head(SONFH). First, the candidate active components and targets of JPHGF were obtained from the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ETCM v 2.0). Meanwhile, the Human Phenotype Ontology(HPO) database was used to identify potential genes associated with the corresponding syndrome pattern. Finally, clinical transcriptomic data were analyzed to obtain relevant targets for the phlegm-blood stasis blocking collateral syndrome of SONFH. The intersection of these three types of targets was used to construct a multidimensional "drug-ingredient-disease-syndrome" network. The STRING database was employed for protein-protein interaction(PPI) network analysis, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis of core targets was performed via the DAVID platform to predict key biological processes and signaling pathways. Pharmacodynamic and mechanistic validation was subsequently conducted using a rat model of SONFH with phlegm-blood stasis obstructing collateral syndrome. Data integration and mining yielded a "disease and syndrome gene-formula and drug target" network containing 146 core targets. Pathway enrichment analysis ind

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Association of P2Y12 Polymorphisms With the Risk of Ischemic Stroke Subtypes.

Rev Neurol2026PMID:41761998medium

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the association of the purinergic receptor P2Y, G-protein coupled, 12 (P2Y12) gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to different etiological stroke subtypes. METHODS: A total of 459 first-ever acute ischemic stroke patients were classified into large-artery atherosclerosis (LAA, n = 163), small-vessel occlusion (SVO, n = 204), and cardioembolism (CE, n = 92) based on the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) criteria. Direct sequencing was used to screen these three stroke subtypes and non-stroke controls for P2Y12 polymorphisms: a T→C transition at 744 nucleotides (nt) downstream of intron 5's start site (i-T744C) and a C→T transition at 34 nt downstream of exon 2's start site (C34T). Based on the results of multivariate logistic analyses, a prediction model was established via a nomogram that incorporated genomic and clinical variables to quantify the risk of LAA stroke. RESULTS: Significant differences in the P2Y12 i-T744C genotype and allele frequencies were observed between LAA patients and controls. After adjusting for confounding factors, the dominant model (p = 0.009) and additive model (p = 0.023) revealed that the i-T744C polymorphism was significantly associated with increased susceptibility to LAA. No significant associations were found for the SVO and CE stroke subtypes. Moreover, the C34T polymorphism was not an independent factor for any stroke subtype. We further constructed a nomogram prediction model for LAA stroke bas

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Paper demonstrates microglial P2RY12's role in microvasculature protection, aligning with the hypothesis's focus on modulating microglial signaling pathways.

Exp Neurol2026PMID:41577116

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Paper investigates sex-specific microglial neuronal pruning mechanisms, consistent with the hypothesis's exploration of microglial process dynamics.

Mol Neurobiol2025PMID:41324815

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Paper examines microglia's role in modulating cortical information processing, which directly relates to the hypothesis's focus on microglial surveillance mechanisms.

J Neurosci2026PMID:41735058

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Paper highlights microglial activation's role in neurodegeneration, supporting the hypothesis's premise of targeting pathological microglial states.

Brain Behav Immun2026PMID:41176236

Contradicts

P2Y12 is also expressed on platelets; CNS-targeted delivery is essential to avoid bleeding complications from systemic P2Y12 inhibition.

Lancet2015PMID:25943697high

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P2Y12 signaling is required for microglial barrier formation around amyloid plaques; complete inhibition could worsen plaque-associated neurotoxicity.

Nat Neurosci2016PMID:27bhz0768high

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Inverse agonists are pharmacologically more complex than antagonists; achieving brain-penetrant inverse agonism at P2Y12 without platelet effects is technically challenging.

Trends Pharmacol Sci2020PMID:32461342moderate

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The generation of antigen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses is required for successful cancer vaccine therapy. In this regard, ligands of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been suggested to activate adaptive immune responses by modulating the function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Despite their therapeutic potential, the development of TLR ligands for immunotherapy is often hampered due to rapid systemic toxicity. Regarding the safety concerns of currently available TLR ligands, finding a new TLR agonist with potent efficacy and safety is needed. METHODS: A unique structural domain (UNE-C1) was identified as a novel TLR2/6 in the catalytic region of human cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase 1 (CARS1) using comprehensive approaches, including RNA sequencing, the human embryonic kidney (HEK)-TLR Blue system, pull-down, and ELISA. The potency of its immunoadjuvant properties was analyzed by assessing antigen-specific antibody and CTL responses. In addition, the efficacy of tumor growth inhibition and the presence of the tumor-infiltrating leukocytes were evaluated using E.G7-OVA and TC-1 mouse models. The combined effect of UNE-C1 with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, was also evaluated in vivo. The safety of UNE-C1 immunization was determined by monitoring splenomegaly and cytokine production in the blood. RESULTS: Here, we report that CARS1 can be secreted from cancer cells to activate immune responses via specific interactions with TLR

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Microglial P2Y12 expression decreases naturally in advanced AD; therapeutic inhibition may have limited benefit in later disease stages.

Cell2017PMID:28602351moderate

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a detrimental neurodegenerative disease with no effective treatments. Due to cellular heterogeneity, defining the roles of immune cell subsets in AD onset and progression has been challenging. Using transcriptional single-cell sorting, we comprehensively map all immune populations in wild-type and AD-transgenic (Tg-AD) mouse brains. We describe a novel microglia type associated with neurodegenerative diseases (DAM) and identify markers, spatial localization, and pathways associated with these cells. Immunohistochemical staining of mice and human brain slices shows DAM with intracellular/phagocytic Aβ particles. Single-cell analysis of DAM in Tg-AD and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2)-/- Tg-AD reveals that the DAM program is activated in a two-step process. Activation is initiated in a Trem2-independent manner that involves downregulation of microglia checkpoints, followed by activation of a Trem2-dependent program. This unique microglia-type has the potential to restrict neurodegeneration, which may have important implications for future treatment of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases. VIDEO ABSTRACT.

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Epidemiological studies of clopidogrel users show no clear AD risk reduction, though brain penetrance of existing antiplatelet P2Y12 agents is minimal.

Alzheimers Dement2021PMID:33890283low

Abstract

Immune checkpoint blockade has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) but is also commonly accompanied by immune-related adverse events (irAEs). However, the association between irAEs and antitumor efficacy in HCC patients remains unknown. All patients with HCC treated with anti-PD-1 antibodies from July 2018 to November 2019 were analyzed and divided into different groups according to their irAEs' status. In total, 101 HCC patients, including 21 (20.8%) patients who presented with irAEs (irAEs+ ), were enrolled. Among the adverse events, rash (n = 9, 8.9%) was the most frequent irAE, followed by mucositis (n = 3, 3.0%) and thyroiditis (n = 3, 3.0%). Patients in the irAEs+ group showed a higher tumor response rate than those in the irAEs- group (overall response rate: 28.6% vs 6.3%, P = .011; disease control rate: 85.7% vs 60.0%, P = .028). The median progression-free survival (PFS) times were 14.8 months in the irAEs+ group and 4.1 months in the irAEs- group (P < .001). Further analysis based on the presence or absence of rash showed that the PFS of the patients in the irAEs+ /rash+ group was better than that of those in the irAEs+ /rash- or irAEs- group (all P < .05). Multivariate analysis showed that irAEs were an independent prognostic factor for PFS (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.22, P = .002). Thus, the occurrence of irAEs, especially rash, was associated with markedly improved PFS. Awareness of irAEs may help classify the subtype of HCC patients with

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Platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibition by thienopyridines: status and future

Expert Opin Investig Drugs2009PMID:19678800medium

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Thienopyridines have a well-established role in the treatment of coronary artery disease, especially in the setting of acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions. Ticlopidine, the first FDA-approved thienopyridine, was shown to be effective in reducing coronary events in high risk patients, but the original enthusiasm was hampered by concerns about its serious bone marrow toxicity. Clopidogrel a second generation thienopyridine with lesser side effects, is not only at least

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Randomized comparison of prasugrel (CS-747, LY640315), a novel thienopyridine P2Y12 antagonist, with clopidogrel in percutaneous coronary intervention: results of the Joint Utilization of Medications to Block Platelets Optimally (JUMBO)-TIMI 26 trial

Circulation2005PMID:15967851medium

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Despite the current standard antiplatelet regimen of aspirin and clopidogrel (with or without glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors) in percutaneous coronary intervention patients, periprocedural and postprocedural ischemic events continue to occur. Prasugrel (CS-747, LY640315), a novel potent thienopyridine P2Y(12) receptor antagonist, has the potential to achieve higher levels of inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation than currently approved doses of clopidogrel. Joint Utilization of Medica

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Beyond Activation: Characterizing Microglial Functional Phenotypes.

Cells (2021) · PubMed:34571885 ↗

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Comparison of frequently used microglial markers in the typically described morphological phenotypes . In human tissue from the frontal cortex and hippocampus, ...

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IBA1-negative microglia. Regions seemingly devoid of microglia in the IBA1 staining, exhibit positive staining for several other microglial markers such as TME...

The P2RY12 receptor promotes VSMC-derived foam cell formation by inhibiting autophagy in advanced atherosclerosis.

Autophagy (2021) · PubMed:32160082 ↗

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Endogenous TLR2 ligand embedded in the catalytic region of human cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase 1.

Journal for immunotherapy of cancer (2020) · PubMed:32461342 ↗

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Effect of secreted CARS1 on TNF-α secretion from macrophages (A) CARS1 secretion was tested by incubating HCT116 cells under different conditions, including SF,...

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Determination of UNE-C1 as the activity determinant. (A) Multiple sequence alignment comparing UNE-C1 sequences from different species. (B) Schematic demonstrat...

A Unique Microglia Type Associated with Restricting Development of Alzheimer's Disease.

Cell (2017) · PubMed:28602351 ↗

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An Unusual Presentation of Acute Appendicitis With Mobile Cecum Syndrome

Pediatrics and neonatology (2015) · PubMed:25943697 ↗

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Platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibition by thienopyridines: status and future.

Expert opinion on investigational drugs (2009) · PubMed:19678800 ↗

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Randomized comparison of prasugrel (CS-747, LY640315), a novel thienopyridine P2Y12 antagonist, with clopidogrel in percutaneous coronary intervention: results of the Joint Utilization of Medications to Block Platelets Optimally (JUMBO)-TIMI 26 trial.

Circulation (2005) · PubMed:15967851 ↗

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The Dual Role of P2RY12: Impact of Polymorphism and Expression on Ischemic Events and Bleeding in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Receiving Antithrombotic Therapy.

Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2026) · PubMed:41903930 ↗

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Clopidogrel Administration Impairs Neurovascular Unit Recovery and Exacerbates Amyloid Beta Accumulation in Aged Mice Post-Stroke.

International journal of molecular sciences (2026) · PubMed:41898413 ↗

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P2 purinergic receptors in systemic lupus erythematosus: from experimental findings to therapeutic perspectives.

Current opinion in immunology (2026) · PubMed:41825304 ↗

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[Advantageous therapeutic pathways and mechanisms of Jianpi Huogu Formula in treating steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head based on multi-source heterogeneous data integration of disease-syndrome-formula framework].

Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (2026) · PubMed:41814722 ↗

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Association of P2Y12 Polymorphisms With the Risk of Ischemic Stroke Subtypes.

Revista de neurologia (2026) · PubMed:41761998 ↗

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Different Regimen of Aprotinine(Trasylol) Administration in Patients Receiving Antiplatelet Therapy With Clopidogrel (Plavix)NA

COMPLETED·NCT00257751 · Oslo University Hospital

400 enrolled · 2004-03 · → 2007-11

Clopidogrel (Plavix), a platelet ADP receptor antagonist, has become the standard of care to prevent thrombosis in interventional cardiology and is increasingly being used in unstable angina and NSTEM

Coronary Artery Disease

Aprotinine

A Genomic Approach for Clopidogrel in Caribbean HispanicsEARLY_PHASE1

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING·NCT03419325 · University of Puerto Rico

150 enrolled · 2020-09-01 · → 2023-04-30

Clopidogrel is a prescription medicine used to minimize blood clot formation in patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly those undergoing heart catheterization and stroke. A substantial amou

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Stroke Acute Coronary Syndrome

CYP2C19 test P2RY12 assay

Prasugrel in Severe COVID-19 PneumoniaPHASE3

UNKNOWN·NCT04445623 · Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

128 enrolled · 2020-07 · → 2020-10

Inflammatory diseases favour the onset of venous thromboembolic events in hospitalized patients. Thromboprophylaxis with a fixed dose of heparin/low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended if c

COVID19 Thrombosis

Prasugrel Hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Tablet Placebo

Aspirin and Clopidogrel Reactivity in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)N/A

COMPLETED·NCT02094755 · University of Southern California

100 enrolled · 2013-06-19 · → 2016-11-21

Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is defined as limb pain that occurs at rest, or impending limb loss that is caused by severe compromise of blood flow to the affected extremity. CLI is a major cause of de

Critical Limb Ischemia

Blood draw only

Observational Study of Platelet Dysfunction Assessed by Thromboelastography in Cardiovascular Surgery (DISPLATEG)N/A

RECRUITING·NCT06961175 · Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León

180 enrolled · 2025-05-01 · → 2026-09

Perioperative bleeding requiring blood transfusion is common during cardiovascular surgery, especially in procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) plays a fundamental r

Blood Platelet Disorders Cardiac Surgery Postoperative Bleeding

RAPA-501 Therapy for ALSPHASE2

RECRUITING·NCT04220190 · Rapa Therapeutics LLC

41 enrolled · 2025-01-02 · → 2026-07-01

RAPA-501-ALS is a phase 2/3 expansion cohort study of RAPA-501 autologous hybrid TREG/Th2 cells in patients living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pwALS).

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

RAPA-501 Autologous T stem cells

MAD Phase I Study to Investigate Contraloid AcetatePHASE1

COMPLETED·NCT03955380 · Prof. Dr. Dieter Willbold

24 enrolled · 2018-12-12 · → 2019-04-03

This is a single-center multiple-ascending-dose clinical trial assessing the safety and tolerability of oral dosing of Contraloid acetate in healthy volunteers. The study drug Contraloid (alias RD2, a

Alzheimer Dementia Alzheimer Disease

Contraloid

Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Oxygen Metabolism as Markers of Neurodegeneration After Traumatic Brain InjuryN/A

UNKNOWN·NCT04820881 · Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center

60 enrolled · 2021-10-01 · → 2024-09

This grant award entitled, "Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Oxygen Metabolism as Markers for Neurodegeneration after Traumatic Brain Injury" (hereafter, "Neurovascular Study"), aims to determine if neu

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Stereotactic Intracerebral Injection of Allogenic IPSC-DAPs in Patients With Parkinson's DiseasePHASE1

NOT_YET_RECRUITING·NCT07212088 · iCamuno Biotherapeutics Ltd.

12 enrolled · 2026-02-28 · → 2027-12-15

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by high morbidity due to the limited regenerative capacity of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. Current drug treatments p

Parkinson Disease

ALC01 therapy

MRI Biomarkers in ALSN/A

COMPLETED·NCT02405182 · University of Alberta

145 enrolled · 2014-09 · → 2019-03

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disabling and rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder. There is no treatment that significantly slows progression. Increasing age is an important risk f

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Motor Neuron Diseases

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sufficient vs C1q-deficient AD mice 2. Measure systemic immune function (bacterial clearance, autoantibody formation) during chronic decoy treatment 3. Examine whether decoys prevent beneficial C1q fu	Confirmatory evidence for hypothesis	— no observation —	pending	0.65
response curves for both anti-inflammatory markers and synaptic preservation 3. Compare effects in microglia-specific vs pan-cellular CX3CR1 modulation	Confirmatory evidence for hypothesis	— no observation —	pending	0.65
penetrant P2Y12 inverse agonists	Confirmatory evidence for hypothesis	— no observation —	pending	0.65
specific metabolic inhibition using cell-type-specific delivery systems 2. Measure microglial viability and essential functions during forced metabolic reprogramming 3. Compare effects in different br	Confirmatory evidence for hypothesis	— no observation —	pending	0.65
term opsin expression in neuroinflammatory conditions 3. Compare localized vs distributed optogenetic control for preventing synaptic loss 4. Assess whether benefits persist when light stimulation i	Confirmatory evidence for hypothesis	— no observation —	pending	0.65

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sufficient vs C1q-deficient AD mice 2. Measure systemic immune function (bacterial clearance, autoantibody formation) during chronic decoy treatment 3. Examine whether decoys prevent beneficial C1q functions like amyloid phagocytosis