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How does SYNGAP1, a 'synaptic' protein, function in pre-synaptic radial glia cells during neurogenesis?
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This study reveals SYNGAP1 expression and function in radial glia before synaptogenesis, contradicting its classification as purely a synaptic protein. The molecular mechanisms underlying this non-synaptic role remain unexplained, which is critical for understanding ASD pathophysiology.
Gap type: contradiction
Source paper: Non-synaptic function of the autism spectrum disorder-associated gene SYNGAP1 in cortical neurogenesis. (None, None, PMID:37946050)