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Dexiao Zhu

The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

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Inhibition of Endocannabinoid Degradation in Astrocytes Reprograms Glial Reactivity and Prevents Seizure Sequelae

Chudai Zeng, Fei Gao, Mei Hu, Jian Zhang, Dexiao Zhu, Li Sun, Jianlu Lyu, Mingzhe Pan, Chu Chen

This study shows that inhibiting MAGL in astrocytes reduces seizures and neuroinflammation by activating CB1-PPAR-γ signaling, preserving synaptic function and preventing cognitive decline in epilepsy.

Journal of Neuroinflammation · May 27, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Selective Inactivation of Astrocytic Monoacylglycerol Lipase for Alzheimer Disease Therapy

Li Sun, Mei Hu, Jianlu Lyu, Dexiao Zhu, Fei Gao, Mingzhe Pan, Jian Zhang, Chu Chen

This study identifies astrocytic monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, showing that its inactivation reduces pathology and improves cognition in transgenic mice.

bioRxiv · Dec 9, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience

Overabundant endocannabinoids in neurons are detrimental to cognitive function

Dexiao Zhu, Jian Zhang, Xiaokuang Ma, Mei Hu, Fei Gao, Jack Hashem, Jianlu Lyu, Jing Wei, Yuehua Cui, Shenfeng Qiu, Chu Chen

The paper shows that inhibiting neuronal 2-AG metabolism impairs cognitive function in mice, while astrocytic inhibition can counterbalance these deficits.

bioRxiv · Sep 17, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience