Adenosine signaling in promoting the balance between erythropoiesis and myelopoiesis.

Current opinion in hematology
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adenosine signaling is emerging as a key regulator of hematopoietic lineage commitment, influencing both erythropoiesis and myelopoiesis. This review explores the distinct roles of adenosine receptors in balancing these processes, particularly under stress conditions. Since adenosine extracellular levels are increased in multiple hematological disorders, including sickle cell disease, deciphering the mechanisms downstream of adenosine receptor activation is crucial to understand the pathophysiology of these conditions.RECENT FINDINGS: Extracellular adenosine levels in the bone marrow microenvironment are tightly regulated by CD39/CD73 activity and ENT1 uptake. Recent studies have shown that ENT1-mediated adenosine transport is crucial for adenosine intracellular metabolism and normal erythropoiesis, while increased extracellular adenosine levels impact hematopoietic differentiation through adenosine receptor activation. . High dose of exogenous adenosine inhibits erythroid proliferation by inducing G1 arrest and p53-mediated apoptosis. Furthermore, A 2B and A 3 receptor signaling inhibits erythroid differentiation, while adenosine signaling through A 3 also favors granulopoiesis.SUMMARY: Collectively, these findings highlight adenosine signaling as a critical and multifaceted regulator of hematopoietic balance, offering novel insights into its therapeutic potential for managing disorders characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis and aberrant myelopoiesis.

Year of Publication
2025
Journal
Current opinion in hematology
Volume
32
Issue
4
Pages
199-205
Date Published
07/2025
ISSN
1531-7048
DOI
10.1097/MOH.0000000000000872
PubMed ID
40314242
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