Optogenetic stimulation of nigral astrocytes is neuroprotective in a 6-OHDA model of neurodegeneration.
Jessica McNeill, Ivan Trujillo‐Pisanty, Stephanie Simard, Chase Groulx, Chris Rudyk, Shawn P. Hayley, Maryam Faiz, Julianna J. Tomlinson, Michael G. Schlossmacher, Gianfilippo Coppola, Natalina Salmaso
This study shows optogenetic stimulation of nigral astrocytes reduces motor deficits and dopamine neuron loss in a 6-OHDA model of Parkinson's disease.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience