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September 10, 2025Open Access

Comparative snRNAseq study of C9orf72, SOD1, and sALS spinal cord

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SCShaolong CaoMSMark SheehanVCV. S. Cox

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This comparative analysis reveals distinct gene expression in ALS types, emphasizing common stress-response pathways in microglia and neurons.

Key Points

  • Distinct gene expression patterns were observed in spinal cord tissues across different ALS types, including C9orf72 and SOD1.
  • The study identified stress-response pathways activated in microglia and disruptions in synaptic function in specific inhibitory neurons.
  • CPLX3, a critical SNARE regulator, was found uniquely expressed in alpha-motor neurons and downregulated in all ALS types.
  • This research highlights the molecular heterogeneity of ALS while pointing to shared pathways that may inform future therapies.

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Cao et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d9a154b1d3bfb60fbd1ehttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.26.672029
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