Description
The study identifies a CX43-PARP1 axis in BBB protection but the molecular mechanism linking connexin 43 to PARP1 regulation remains unclear. Understanding this connection is crucial for developing targeted BBB therapies in aging and neurodegeneration.
Gap type: unexplained_observation Source paper: NAD(+) rescues aging-induced blood-brain barrier damage via the CX43-PARP1 axis. (2023, Neuron, PMID:37683629)
Evidence summary
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