C9orf72/SMCR8 complex maintains microglial homeostasis via RAB8A-ESCRT-mediated lysosomal repair
Shan Li, Shidong Xu, Feng Li, Qirui Zhao, Penghui Zhang, Qinghua Guan, Xiangxiang Sun, Jundong Bi, Hu Xiao, Yiyuli Tang, Cheng Peng, Qingfeng Chen, Yonghua Wang, Mei Yang
This study identifies the C9orf72/SMCR8 complex as essential for microglial lysosomal repair and homeostasis, revealing its role in preventing neuroinflammation through RAB8A-ESCRT pathways.
The EMBO Journal · May 29, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology