Husniye Kantarci

Actin disassembly triggers CNS myelin compaction and wrapping

This study shows actin disassembly enables myelin compaction and wrapping in the CNS by developing live-cell assays and genetic perturbations.

Oligodendrocyte calcium signaling sculpts myelin sheath morphology

This study shows that calcium signaling in oligodendrocytes is critical for shaping myelin sheath morphology during myelination in the developing mouse CNS.

Schwann cells promote sensory neuron excitability during development

This study shows Schwann cells promote sensory neuron excitability during development by secreting prostaglandin E2, which is essential for normal sodium channel expression and action potential firing.

CNS myelination requires VAMP2/3-mediated membrane expansion in oligodendrocytes

This study identifies VAMP2/3-mediated exocytosis as essential for CNS myelin membrane expansion, revealing a pathway critical for myelin formation and potential therapeutic targeting.

Label-free optical detection of bioelectric potentials using electrochromic thin films

This paper introduces ECORE, a label-free optical method for recording neuroelectric activities without photobleaching or phototoxicity, demonstrating its use in various cell types and brain slices.

The Warburg effect and lactate signaling augment Fgf signaling to promote sensory-neural development in the otic vesicle

This study shows that lactate signaling enhances Fgf signaling to support sensory-neural development in the otic vesicle by increasing Etv5b expression.