Introduction to exosome and its role in brain disorders

H Sharma, HK Rachamalla, N Mishra… - Exosomes Based Drug …, 2024 - Springer
Exosomes, which are small extracellular vehicles produced by a variety of cell types, have
emerged as key actors in intercellular communication due to their ability to transport a …

[HTML][HTML] Small-molecule inhibition of the METTL3/METTL14 complex suppresses neuroblastoma tumor growth and promotes differentiation

M Pomaville, M Chennakesavalu, P Wang, Z Jiang… - Cell reports, 2024 - cell.com
Summary The N 6-methyladenosine (m 6 A) RNA modification is an important regulator of
gene expression. m 6 A is deposited by a methyltransferase complex that includes …

The molecular basis of p21-activated kinase-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: from genotype to phenotype

M Dobrigna, S Poëa-Guyon, V Rousseau… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Although the identification of numerous genes involved in neurodevelopmental disorders
(NDDs) has reshaped our understanding of their etiology, there are still major obstacles in …

Exome sequencing and the identification of new genes and shared mechanisms in polymicrogyria

SK Akula, AY Chen, JE Neil, DD Shao, A Mo… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Polymicrogyria is the most commonly diagnosed cortical malformation and is
associated with neurodevelopmental sequelae including epilepsy, motor abnormalities, and …

[HTML][HTML] The power of human stem cell-based systems in the study of neurodevelopmental disorders

M Jhanji, EM York, SB Lizarraga - Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2024 - Elsevier
Highlights•Overview of convergent disease mechanisms across NDDs identified in 2D & 3D
models.•Discuss therapeutic implications for various ASOs and gene editing …

[HTML][HTML] Functional genomics and small molecules in mitochondrial neurodevelopmental disorders

DG Calame, LT Emrick - Neurotherapeutics, 2024 - Elsevier
Mitochondria are critical for brain development and homeostasis. Therefore, pathogenic
variation in the mitochondrial or nuclear genome which disrupts mitochondrial function …

Unbiased phenotype and genotype matching maximizes gene discovery and diagnostic yield

J Rips, O Halstuk, A Fuchs, Z Lang, T Sido… - Genetics in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose Widespread application of next-generation sequencing, combined with data
exchange platforms, has provided molecular diagnoses for countless families. To maximize …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the mechanisms of lithium neurotoxicity based on network toxicology and molecular docking

W Wei, S Pu, C Yan, H Yang, H Chen - Ecotoxicology and Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
The rapid growth of lithium (Li)-related industrial activities and the application of Li-
containing products have become an emerging human health concern. Li has been …

The kinesin Kif21b regulates radial migration of cortical projection neurons through a non-canonical function on actin cytoskeleton

JR Alvarez, L Asselin, P Tilly, R Benoit, C Batisse… - Cell Reports, 2023 - cell.com
Completion of neuronal migration is critical for brain development. Kif21b is a plus-end-
directed kinesin motor protein that promotes intracellular transport and controls microtubule …

KIF26A is mutated in the syndrome of congenital hydrocephalus with megacolon

M Almannai, L AlAbdi, S Maddirevula, M Alotaibi… - Human Genetics, 2023 - Springer
Human disorders of the enteric nervous system (ENS), eg, Hirschsprung's disease, are
rarely associated with major central nervous system involvement. We describe two families …