Description
The debate highlighted a critical gap between TREK-1 activation and dystrophin-associated protein complex organization that anchors AQP4. The skeptic noted conflicting evidence and lack of direct mechanistic proof, making this a key barrier to therapeutic development.
Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-01-gap-v2-ee5a5023 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-01-gap-v2-ee5a5023)
Evidence summary
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