Neuronal pentraxin Nptx2 regulates complement activity in the brain
Jiechao Zhou, Sarah D. Wade, David R. Graykowski, Mei-Fang Xiao, Binhui Zhao, Lucia AA Giannini, Jesse E. Hanson, John Cornelis Van Swieten, Morgan Sheng, Paul F. Worley, Borislav Dejanovic
This study identifies Nptx2 as a regulator of complement activity in the brain, showing its role in preventing microglial synapse elimination in health and disease.
Science Translational Medicine · Mar 29, 2023Peer-reviewedNeuroscience