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Hypoxia‐Inducible Factor 1 Alpha (Hif‐1Α) Stimulated and P2x7 Receptor Activated by Covid-19, As a Potential Therapeutic Target and Risk Factor for Epilepsy Publisher Pubmed



Zalpoor H1, 2 ; Akbari A1, 2 ; Nabiafjadi M3 ; Forghaniesfidvajani R2 ; Tavakol C4 ; Barzegar Z1 ; Iravanpour F1 ; Hosseini M1 ; Mousavi SR1, 5 ; Farrokhi MR1, 5
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  1. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  2. 2. Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Neurosurgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Source: Human Cell Published:2022


Abstract

Based on available evidence, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a neuroinvasive virus. According to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may cause epilepsy. In this line, COVID-19 can stimulate hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) and activate P2X7 receptor. Both HIF-1α and P2X7 receptors are linked to epileptogenesis and seizures. Therefore, in the current study, we suggested that COVID-19 may have a role in epileptogenesis and seizure through HIF-1α stimulation and P2X7 receptor activation. Consequently, pharmacological targeting of these factors could be a promising therapeutic approach for such patients. © 2022, The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Japan Human Cell Society.
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