Does vagal denervation prevent or accelerate gut-to-brain α-synuclein propagation in physiological models?

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The debate revealed conflicting evidence on whether vagal signaling is protective or pathogenic in PD progression. This directional uncertainty undermines therapeutic strategies targeting vagal transmission and requires resolution with physiological rather than overexpression models.

Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-16-gap-20260416-121711_20260416-134918 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-16-gap-20260416-121711)

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