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Adenosine Receptors and Parkinson's Disease

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ISBN-10: 0124004059

ISBN-13: 9780124004054

Edition: 2000

Authors: Hiroshi Kase, Peter J. Richardson, Peter Jenner

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This work is the first definitive overview on adenosine receptor antagonists and their application to the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The focus is on how the Parkinson's disease antagonist drug has been researched, developed and then tested.
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List price: $225.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 10/15/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 275
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Contributors
Preface
Introductory Remarks: Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonists: A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
A View of the Action of Adenosine in the Striatum
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Functions in Normal and Disease States
New Aspects of Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Function
Intracellular Signal Transduction of Presynaptic A[subscript 2A] Receptors in the Striatum
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Function in the Parkinsonian State
Adenosine and Dopamine Receptors
L-Dopa-induced Dyskinesias and A[subscript 2A] Receptors
References
Localization of Adenosine Receptors in Brain and Periphery
Adenosine
Receptor Subtypes
Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptors
Adeonsine A[subscript 2A] Receptors
Adenosine A[subscript 2B] Receptors
Adenosine A[subscript 3] Receptors
Summary
References
Medicinal Chemistry of Adenosine Receptors in Brain and Periphery
Introduction
A[subscript 1] Adenosine Receptor Antagonists
Structure--Activity Relationships
Pharmacology of A[subscript 1] Receptor Antagonists
A[subscript 2A] Adenosine Receptor Antagonists
Structure--Activity Relationship
Photoisomerization of 8-Styrylxanthines
Pharmacology of A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonists
Conclusion
References
Overview of the Physiology and Pharmacology of Adenosine in the Peripheral System
Metabolism, Receptors, and Modulation of Adenosine
Peripheral Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Renal Effects
Respiratory and Pulmonary System
Gastrointestinal System
Inflammation and Immune System
Endocrine and Exocrine Effects
Concluding Remarks
References
Biochemical Characterization of Adenosine Agonists and Antagonists
Introduction
Ligands for Adenosine Receptor Subtypes
Binding Characterization of Adenosine Receptor Ligands
Signal Transduction
A[subscript 1] Receptor
A[subscript 2A] Receptor
A[subscript 2B] Receptor
A[subscript 3] Receptor
Biochemical Basis of the Use of A[subscript 2A] Antagonists in Parkinson's Disease
Conclusion
References
Physiology of Adenosine Receptors in the Striatum
Introduction
Striatal Cell Subtypes
The Striatal Medium Spiny Neurons
A[subscript 2A] Receptor-Mediated Suppression of Gabaergic Transmission onto Medium Spiny Neurons
A[subscript 2A] Receptor Suppression of IPSPs and IPSCs in Medium Spiny Neurons
Presynaptic A[subscript 2A] Receptor Modulation
Physiological Significance of A[subscript 2A] Receptor Modulation of Gabaergic Synaptic Transmission in Medium Spiny Neurons
Adenosine Receptor Modulation of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission in the Striatum
Influence of Adenosine Receptor Activation on Membrane Properties of Medium Spiny Neurons
Antiparkinsonian Effects of A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonists
Conclusion
References
Regulation of Neurotransmitter Release in Basal Ganglia by Adenosine Receptor Agonists and Antagonists in Vitro and in Vivo
Introduction
Methodology
The Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptor in the Basal Ganglia
Localization of the A[subscript 1] Receptor
Mechanism of Action of the Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptor
A[subscript 1] Receptor Modulation of ACh Release
A[subscript 1] Receptor Modulation of GABA Release
A[subscript 1] Receptor Modulation of Dopamine Release
A[subscript 1] Receptor Modulation of Glutamate Release
The Adenosine A[subscript 2] Receptors in the Basal Ganglia
Localization of the A[subscript 2] Receptors
Mechanism of Action of the A[subscript 2] Receptors
A[subscript 2A] Receptor Modulation of ACh Release
A[subscript 2A] Receptor Modulation of GABA Release
A[subscript 2] Receptor Modulation of Dopamine Release
A[subscript 2] Receptor Modulation of Glutamate Release
Relevance of the A[subscript 2A] Receptor to the Therapy of Parkinson's Disease
References
Control of Gene Expression in Basal Ganglia by Adenosine Receptors
Introduction
Neuropeptide Gene Expression
Immediate Early Gene Expression
Effect of CGS15943A on Proenkephalin mRNA Levels in Dopamine-Depleted Striatum
Effect of A[subscript 2] and A[subscript 1] Adenosine Receptor Antagonism on Levels of Striatal Peptide Gene Expression
Discussion
Effect of CGS15943A in Unilaterally Lesioned Rat Striatum
Effect of KF17837 in Striatum of Rats Treated with Eticlopride
References
Knockout Mice in the Study of Dopaminergic Diseases
Introduction
D[subscript 2]-like Receptors
Dopamine D[subscript 2] Receptor
Two Isoforms of D[subscript 2] Receptor
D[subscript 3] Receptor
D[subscript 4] Receptor
D[subscript 1]-like Receptors
D[subscript 1] Receptor
D[subscript 5] Receptor
Dopamine D[subscript 1] and D[subscript 2] Receptor Interactions in Basal Ganglia
Dopamine and Adenosine
D[subscript 2] Receptor-Deficient Mice
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor-Deficient Mice
Animal Models of Neuropathologies: D[subscript 2] Receptor-Deficient Mice and Parkinson's Disease
References
Effects of Adenosine Receptors
Introduction
The Role of Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptor in the CNS in Cognition
Distribution of Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptor in CNS
Cognition
Role of Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor in CNS
Distribution of A[subscript 2A] Receptor in CNS
Behavioral Phenotype in A[subscript 2A] Receptor KO Mice
Sleep
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor and Motor Function
Conclusion
Methods
Spontaneous Electroencephalogram
Internal Capsule Lesion
Locomotor Activity
Data Analysis and Statistics
Acknowledgments
References
Actions of Adenosine Antagonists in Primate Model of Parkinson's Disease
Introduction
Action of MPTP on Motor Behavior in Common Marmosets
Effects of Adenosine Receptor Ligands on Motor Dysfunction in MPTP-Treated Common Marmosets
Adenosine A[subscript 1] Receptor Antagonist DPCPX
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonist KW-6002
Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Agonist APEC
Effect of Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonist KW-6002 on L-Dopa-induced Dyskinesias
Effect of Chronic Administration of Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonist KW-6002
Comparison of the Antiparkinsonian Activity of L-Dopa and A[subscript 2A] Antagonist KW-6002
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Selective Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Receptor Antagonism as an Alternative Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Animals
Drug Treatments
Motor Assessment
Statistical Analysis
Results
Locomotion
Improvement in Disability and Dyskinesias
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Neurobiology of Adenosine Receptors
Introduction
Adenosine in the Basal Ganglia
Effects of Caffeine or Other Methylxanthines on Parkinson's Disease
Effects of Caffeine or Other Methylxanthines on Essential Tremor
Effects of Caffeine or Other Methylxanthines on Other Movement Disorders
Levels of Adenosine and Other Nucleosides in Neurological Disorders
Effects of Xanthines or L-Dopa on Other Neurological Disorders
References
The Relevance of Adenosine A[subscript 2A] Antagonists to the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Concluding Remarks
Introduction
Striatal Output Pathways and Parkinson's Disease
Alterations in Striatal Output Pathways Following the Occurrence of Dyskinesia
Final Comments
Acknowledgments
References
Index