R. Franco

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Coaggregation, Cointernalization, and Codesensitization of Adenosine A2A Receptors and Dopamine D2Receptors*
Antagonistic and reciprocal interactions are known to exist between adenosine and dopamine receptors in the striatum. In the present study, double immunofluorescence experiments with confocal laser… Expand
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Presynaptic Control of Striatal Glutamatergic Neurotransmission by Adenosine A1–A2A Receptor Heteromers
The functional role of heteromers of G-protein-coupled receptors is a matter of debate. In the present study, we demonstrate that heteromerization of adenosine A1 receptors (A1Rs) and A2A receptors… Expand
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Alternatively activated microglia and macrophages in the central nervous system
Macrophages are important players in the fight against viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. From a resting state they may undertake two activation pathways, the classical known as M1,… Expand
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Striatal Adenosine A2A and Cannabinoid CB1 Receptors Form Functional Heteromeric Complexes that Mediate the Motor Effects of Cannabinoids
The mechanism of action responsible for the motor depressant effects of cannabinoids, which operate through centrally expressed cannabinoid CB1 receptors, is still a matter of debate. In the present… Expand
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Synergistic interaction between adenosine A2A and glutamate mGlu5 receptors: Implications for striatal neuronal function
The physiological meaning of the coexpression of adenosine A2A receptors and group I metabotropic glutamate receptors in γ- aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic striatal neurons is intriguing. Here we… Expand
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Detection of heteromerization of more than two proteins by sequential BRET-FRET
Identification of higher-order oligomers in the plasma membrane is essential to decode the properties of molecular networks controlling intercellular communication. We combined bioluminescence… Expand
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Identification of Dopamine D1–D3 Receptor Heteromers
The function of dopamine D3 receptors present in the striatum has remained elusive. In the present study evidence is provided for the existence of dopamine D1–D3 receptor heteromers and for an… Expand
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Adenosine A2A-Dopamine D2 Receptor-Receptor Heteromerization
There is evidence for strong functional antagonistic interactions between adenosine A2A receptors (A2ARs) and dopamine D2 receptors (D2Rs). Although a close physical interaction between both… Expand
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An update on adenosine A2A-dopamine D2 receptor interactions: implications for the function of G protein-coupled receptors.
Adenosine A(2A)-dopamine D(2) receptor interactions play a very important role in striatal function. A(2A)-D(2) receptor interactions provide an example of the capabilities of information processing… Expand
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Aspects of the general biology of adenosine A2A signaling
Many of our current hopes of finding better ways to treat Parkinson's disease or to stop its progression rely on studies of adenosine A2A receptors in the brain. Yet any drug targeting central… Expand
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