How do astrocytic SQSTM1 levels affect intercellular protein aggregate propagation in ALS?

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The hypothesis proposed astrocytes as protein ‘sinks’ but the debate didn’t resolve whether enhanced SQSTM1 prevents or potentially facilitates pathological protein spread between cells. This mechanism is fundamental to the therapeutic approach.

Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-10-SDA-2026-04-08-gap-pubmed-20260406-062212-b66510d9 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-08-gap-pubmed-20260406-062212-b66510d9)

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