Finally out in Nature genetics!
Our results reveal a novel role for the Alzheimer genetic risk factor PLCG2. Its neuronal Downregulation (or very rare Loss-of-function variants) seem to promote increased Aβ secretion, Tau hyperphosphorylation, and synaptic dysfunction
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PLCG2 downregulation impairs synaptic function and increases Alzheimer’s disease hallmarks in neuronal cultures - Nature Genetics
This study demonstrates that downregulation of PLCG2, primarily in neurons, impairs synaptic function and elevates amyloid-β levels and Tau protein phosphorylation.