What molecular mechanisms control the selective autophagy targeting of CAV1 versus CLDN5 aggregates in hypoxic BMECs?

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The study shows autophagy degrades both CAV1 and cytosolic CLDN5 aggregates, but doesn’t explain how autophagy machinery selectively recognizes and processes these distinct substrates. Understanding this selectivity is crucial for developing targeted BBB protection therapies.

Gap type: unexplained_observation Source paper: Autophagy alleviates hypoxia-induced blood-brain barrier injury via regulation of CLDN5 (claudin 5). (2021, Autophagy, PMID:33280500)

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