Autophagy disruption and mitochondrial stress precede photoreceptor necroptosis in multiple mouse models of inherited retinal disorders.
Fay G. Newton, Mihail R. Halachev, Linda Nguyen, Lisa McKie, Pleasantine Mill, Roly D. Megaw
The paper identifies common early defects in autophagy and mitochondrial damage in multiple IRD models, leading to necroptosis and photoreceptor loss, suggesting potential gene-agnostic therapeutic targets.
Nature Communications · Apr 29, 2025Peer-reviewedCell Biology