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ReviewPurinergic signalling2026

ATP and major affective disorders: the involvement of P2X receptors in pathophysiology.

Simona Mattova, Patrik Simko, Elena Colzi, Erika Stammova, Nicol Urbanska, Maria Grigoroiu-Serbanescu, Elisabetta Coppi, Terezia Kiskova-Simkova

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Simona MattovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
Patrik SimkoDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
Elena ColziDepartment of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Florence, 50139, Florence, Italy.
Erika StammovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
Nicol UrbanskaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
Maria Grigoroiu-SerbanescuBiometric Psychiatric Genetics Research Unit, Alexandru Obregia Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Elisabetta CoppiDepartment of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Florence, 50139, Florence, Italy. elisabetta.coppi@unifi.it.
Terezia Kiskova-SimkovaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia. terezia.simkova@upjs.sk.

Funding

European Cooperation in Science and Technology CA21130Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV VEGA1/0648/25vnútorný vedecký grantový systém UPJŠ vvgs-2025-3629
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

P2X receptors, a family of ATP-gated ion channels, are increasingly recognized as key contributors to the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder. Among them, P2X7 plays a central role in stress-induced neuroinflammation by driving microglial activation, inflammasome signaling, and downstream reductions in BDNF and neuroplasticity. Additional P2X subtypes, including P2X4, further modulate neuronal and glial communication relevant to mood regulation. Evidence from animal models, human genetic studies, and early therapeutic trials supports the involvement of P2X signaling in depressive phenotypes and highlights P2X7 antagonists as promising candidates for novel antidepressant strategies. Overall, targeting P2X receptors offers a mechanistically distinct approach to understanding and treating depression.

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Adenosine TriphosphateMajor Depressive DisorderReceptors, Purinergic P2XAnimalsHumansSignal TransductionAdenosine TriphosphateReceptors, Purinergic P2XBipolar disorderDepressionP2X receptorsPlateletsPurinergic genes

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PMID41979804
PMCPMC13079264

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