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Role of LIMK1-cofilin-actin axis in dendritic spine dynamics in Alzheimer's disease

9 months 2 weeks ago
Dysregulation of dendritic spine dynamics, a process essential for synaptic plasticity and memory, is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Actin dynamics, largely regulated by the LIMK1-cofilin pathway, are central to maintaining structural and functional stability in neurons. In healthy brains, the LIMK1-cofilin-actin axis modulates actin polymerization within dendritic spines, supporting spine growth and plasticity. However, in AD, this pathway is altered, leading to both actin and synaptic...
Fabiola Paciello