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CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5273
ISSN (Online): 1996-3181

Review Article

Beyond Dopamine: Novel Therapeutic Pathways for Parkinson's Disease Through Receptor Signaling

In Press, (this is not the final "Version of Record"). Available online 23 January, 2025
Author(s): Rashmi Bhushan, Falguni Goel and Shamsher Singh*
Published on: 23 January, 2025

DOI: 10.2174/0118715273325667241212041540

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Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition characterized by both dopaminergic and non-dopaminergic brain cell loss. Patients with Parkinson's disease have tremors as a result of both motor and non-motor symptoms developing. Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (idiopathic PD) prevalence is increasing in people over 60. The medication L-dopa, which is now on the market, merely relieves symptoms and has several negative effects. In this article, we highlight the therapeutic potential of glucagon-like peptide-1, adenosine A2A, and cannabinoid receptors as attractive targets for enhancing neuroprotection and reducing a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms. Recent research has widened knowledge of new therapeutic targets and detailed cellular mechanisms, providing invaluable insights into the essential roles of cannabinoid receptors, adenosine A2A receptors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors in PD pathogenesis and unique opportunities for drug development for mankind globally.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, PD symptoms, cannabinoid receptors, adenosine A2A receptors, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors.


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