• Activated γδ T cells exhibit strong cytotoxic activity and cytokine secretion functions and are effective antitumor lymphocytes with simple and direct recognition modes and rapid responses. (explorationpub.com)
  • We demonstrate that deletion of the macrophage vitamin D receptor (VDR) in mice (KODMAC) is sufficient to induce insulin resistance by promoting M2 macrophage accumulation in the liver as well as increasing cytokine secretion and hepatic glucose production. (regenerativemedicine.net)
  • Here, we have investigated the effect of A2A and A2B -selective agonists on vasodilatation in three distinct vascular beds of the rat cardiovascular system. (bvsalud.org)
  • These results suggest that the development of A2B receptor agonists to induce vasodilatation in the kidney may provide a good therapeutic approach for the treatment of acute kidney injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • KW-6356 is a novel adenosine A2A (A2A) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist, and its efficacy as monotherapy in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients has been reported. (bvsalud.org)
  • Istradefylline is a first-generation A2A receptor antagonist approved for use as adjunct treatment to levodopa/decarboxylase inhibitor in adult PD patients experiencing "OFF" episodes. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study, we investigated the in vitro pharmacological profile of KW-6356 as an A2A receptor antagonist/inverse agonist and the mode of antagonism and compared them with istradefylline. (bvsalud.org)
  • SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: KW-6356 is a potent and selective adenosine A2A receptor antagonist/inverse agonist and exhibits insurmountable antagonism, whereas istradefylline, a first-generation adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, exhibits surmountable antagonism. (bvsalud.org)
  • Crystallography of KW-6356- and istradefylline-bound A2A receptor have indicated that interactions with His2506.52 and Trp2466.48 are essential for the inverse agonism, whereas the interactions at both deep inside the orthosteric pocket and the pocket lid stabilizing the extracellular loop conformation may contribute to the insurmountable antagonism of KW-6356. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pharmacological studies have shown that KW-6356 is a potent and selective ligand for the A2A receptor (the -log of inhibition constant = 9.93 ± 0.01 for human receptor) with a very low dissociation rate from the receptor (the dissociation kinetic rate constant = 0.016 ± 0.006 minute-1 for human receptor). (bvsalud.org)
  • This is being contested, and it is now considered a relative contraindication (however, selective adenosine antagonists are being investigated for use in treatment of asthma) Adenosine is an endogenous purine nucleoside that modulates many physiological processes. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the same time, adenosine modulates striatal DA release by stimulating glutamate release at adenosine receptors in the striatum , which increases dopamine levels. (adxs.org)
  • Perilipin 5 (PLIN5) is a lipid-droplet-associated protein that coordinates intracellular lipolysis in highly oxidative tissues and is thought to regulate lipid metabolism in response to phosphorylation by protein kinase A (PKA). (uci.edu)
  • DEC-205 (CD205), a member of the macrophage mannose receptor protein family, is the prototypic endocytic receptor of dendritic cells, whose ligands include phosphorothioated cytosine-guanosine (CpG) oligonucleotides, a motif often seen in bacterial or viral DNA. (uci.edu)
  • Adenosine is one of the four nucleoside building blocks of RNA (and its derivative deoxyadenosine is a building block of DNA), which are essential for all life on earth. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, we determined cocrystal structures of A2A receptor in complex with KW-6356 and istradefylline to explore the structural basis of the antagonistic properties of KW-6356. (bvsalud.org)
  • Structural studies of adenosine A2A receptor in complex with KW-6356 and istradefylline explain the characteristic differences in the pharmacological properties of KW-6356 and istradefylline. (bvsalud.org)
  • MARV assembles and buds from the host cell plasma where MARV matrix protein (mVP40) dimers associate with anionic lipids at the plasma membrane inner leaflet and undergo a dynamic and extensive self-oligomerization into the structural matrix layer. (uci.edu)
  • However, despite growing biological and clinical significance, little is known about the structural arrangement of this receptor or any of its family members. (uci.edu)
  • γδ T cells express unique T cell receptor (TCR) γ and TCR δ chains, with structural and functional heterogeneity. (explorationpub.com)
  • The regional hemodynamic effects of adenosine A2A and A2B selective agonists were investigated in conscious rats. (bvsalud.org)
  • The A2A -selective agonist CGS 21680 produced a striking increase in heart rate (HR) and hindquarters vascular conductance (VC) that was accompanied by a significant decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) in conscious rats. (bvsalud.org)
  • In marked contrast, the A2B -selective agonist BAY 60-6583 significantly increased HR and VC in the renal and mesenteric vascular beds, but not in the hindquarters. (bvsalud.org)
  • Taken together, these data indicate that A2A and A2B receptors are regionally selective in their regulation of vascular tone. (bvsalud.org)
  • Serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I and IGF-binding protein-3 concentrations and prostate cancer risk: results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. (mdc-berlin.de)
  • Methylxanthines act as competitive antagonists of adenosine and can blunt its pharmacological effects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Adenosine is used as an adjunct to thallium (TI 201) or technetium (Tc99m) myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (nuclear stress test) in patients unable to undergo adequate stress testing with exercise. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common contraindications for adenosine include Asthma, traditionally considered an absolute contraindication. (wikipedia.org)
  • FLIM-FRET analysis of protein-protein interactions showed that PLIN5 S155 phosphorylation regulates PLIN5 interaction with adipose triglyceride lipase at the lipid droplet, but not with α-β hydrolase domain-containing 5. (uci.edu)
  • Taking advantage of the diverse γδ TCR repertoire or other ligand-receptor interactions, γδ T cells can recognize a broad spectrum of tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) in a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-independent manner, thereby activating downstream pleiotropic effects. (explorationpub.com)
  • Methylxanthines (e.g. caffeine found in coffee, theophylline found in tea, or theobromine found in chocolate) have a purine structure and bind to some of the same receptors as adenosine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Caffeine has a three-dimensional structure similar to that of adenosine," which allows it to bind and block its receptors. (wikipedia.org)
  • NCAMs bind to identical receptors on opposing cells and thus mediate homophilic binding. (forexinfolink.com)
  • May also be used to suppress thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion in patients with simple (nontoxic) goiter, subacute or chronic. (drugbank.com)
  • Increased foam cell formation results from lack of VDR-SERCA2b interaction, causing SERCA dysfunction, activation of ER stress-CaMKII-JNKp-PPARγ signaling, and induction of the scavenger receptors CD36 and SR-A1. (regenerativemedicine.net)
  • Adenosine is found in almost all body cells. (adxs.org)
  • Part of this adenosine is discharged from the cell and binds to adenosine receptors of neighboring cells, which is supposed to compensate for the disturbed balance between energy consumption and energy supply. (adxs.org)
  • At present, the phenotypic heterogeneity and functional variation of human γδ T cells are increasing. (explorationpub.com)
  • In this review, we use the Heilig nomenclature to describe human γδ T cells [ 1 ]. (explorationpub.com)
  • Lipid-specific oligomerization of the Marburg virus matrix protein VP40 is regulated by two distinct interfaces for virion assembly. (uci.edu)
  • Among other things, adenosine is used for autoregulation in the event of an imminent lack of energy in the cell (e.g. when the cell's performance is overloaded or when there is a lack of oxygen): If the ATP content in a cell drops, more adenosine is produced as a hydrolysis product. (adxs.org)
  • Western Blot: SR-BI Antibody [NB400-104] - SR-BI antibody was tested in human adrenal cell lysate. (novusbio.com)
  • Western Blot: SR-BI Antibody [NB400-104] - Detection of SR-BI in rat H4IIE total cell lysates and plasma membrane proteins. (novusbio.com)
  • Here we describe the 3.2 Å cryo-EM structure of human DEC-205, thereby illuminating the structure of the mannose receptor protein family. (uci.edu)
  • The adenosine system is closely linked to the dopaminergic system. (adxs.org)
  • The role of TRAIL/TRAIL receptors in central nervous system pathology. (mdc-berlin.de)
  • When adenosine is used to cardiovert an abnormal rhythm, it is normal for the heart to enter ventricular asystole for a few seconds. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drugs intended for human or veterinary use, presented in their finished dosage form. (drugbank.com)
  • In individuals with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), adenosine is used to help identify and convert the rhythm. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cryo-EM structure of the endocytic receptor DEC-205. (uci.edu)