Article
Defective EV-mediated transport of SHH alters neural fate specification in EPM1 epilepsy.
Science advances - 4 Sept 2026
Forero Andrea, Pravata Veronica, Pipicelli Fabrizia, Frenna Elisa, Soloperto Alessandro, Ianni Marta, Abate Natalia, Di Matteo Francesco, Bekjarova Zagorka, Canafoglia Laura, Ragona Francesca, Maccarrone Giuseppina, Pisfil Mariano Gonzalez, Wahl-Schott Christian, Cernilogar Filippo M, Eder Matthias, Di Giaimo Rossella, Cappello Silvia
Abstract excerpt
The extracellular milieu, including extracellular vesicles (EVs), plays a pivotal role in brain development. In this study, we sought to elucidate the pathogenesis of progressive myoclonus epilepsy type 1 (EPM1), a disease caused by mutations in the CSTB gene, using cerebral organoids (COs) derived from patient cells. The results demonstrate that EPM1 COs display increased electrophysiological activity and...
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- Hedgehog Proteins
- Humans
- Neurons
- Epilepsies, Myoclonic
- Organoids
