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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

A New Strategy in Modulating the Protease-Activated Receptor 2 (Par2) in Autoimmune Diseases.

Lynn Khoon, Ron Piran

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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2 authors.

Lynn KhoonThe Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel.ORCID 0009-0006-1784-5837
Ron PiranThe Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel.ORCID 0000-0001-7751-696X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoimmune diseases are complex conditions characterized by immune-mediated tissue damage and chronic inflammation. Protease-activated receptor 2 (Par2) has been implicated in these diseases, exhibiting dual roles that complicate its therapeutic potential. This review examines the perplexing functions of Par2, which promotes inflammation through immune cell activation while facilitating tissue healing in damaged organs. By analyzing findings across diverse autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease, we highlight how the context and location of Par2 activation determine its effects. Recent studies from our laboratory have resolved some of these contradictions by distinguishing Par2's immune-mediated inflammatory roles from its tissue-reparative functions. These insights pave the way for context-specific therapeutic strategies, such as selective Par2 modulators, that can mitigate inflammation while enhancing tissue repair. However, achieving such precision in modulation remains a significant challenge, necessitating further research into Par2's signaling pathways. This review underscores Par2's complexity and its transformative potential in autoimmune disease management, offering a nuanced perspective on its duality and therapeutic implications.

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Autoimmune DiseasesReceptor, PAR-2AnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1HumansInflammationInflammatory Bowel DiseasesSignal TransductionReceptor, PAR-2autoimmunityG protein-coupled receptors (GPCR)inflammationprotease-activated receptorsregenerationregenerative medicine

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PMID39796264
PMCPMC11722080

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