Gap Debate: Aging Mouse Brain v1

completed | neurodegeneration | 2026-04-03

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Hypotheses (6)

#1 Ferroptosis Inhibition for α-Synuclein Neuroprotection

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GPX4

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death, contributes to α-synuclein-related neuronal death during aging. Inhibiting ferroptosis could protect vulnerable neuronal populations in mul

#2 Early Proteasome Restoration Therapy

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PSMC

Proteasome dysfunction occurs early in aging and drives proteostasis failure leading to neurodegeneration. Restoring proteasome function before protein aggregation becomes irreversible could prevent m

#3 White Matter Oligodendrocyte Protection via CXCL10 Inhibition

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CXCL10

White matter emerges as the most vulnerable brain region during aging, with oligodendrocytes showing early transcriptomic changes that predict neurodegeneration. Blocking CXCL10-mediated microglial ac

#4 NOMO1-Mediated Neuronal Resilience Enhancement

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NOMO1

NOMO1 (Nodal modulator 1) emerges as a novel target linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through spatial enrichment analysis. Enhancing NOMO1 function may protect vulnerable neurons through improve

#5 Microglial ACE Enhancement for Amyloid Clearance

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ACE

Boosting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) specifically in microglia enhances their phagocytic capacity and amyloid-β clearance through improved endolysosomal trafficking. This approach targets the

#6 Selective Cholinergic Protection via APP Pathway Modulation

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APP

The cholinergic system shows selective vulnerability to aging and amyloid pathology. Targeted protection of cholinergic neurons through modulation of APP processing pathways could preserve cognitive f