The antiviral Interferon pathway drives astrocyte aging and motor decline
Lara Labarta-Bajo, Ayesha Thanawalla, Irene L Gutierrez, Su May Lei Soe, Brent Y. Chick, Ioanna Andritsogianni, Setareh Metanat, Diana C. Hargreaves, Susan M. Kaech, Eiman Azim, Nicola J. Allen
This study shows that antiviral type I interferons drive astrocyte aging and motor decline in aging, with implications for therapeutic intervention.
bioRxiv · Nov 12, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience