Xiongwei Zhu

Nipsnap 1 deficiency shifts neuronal and synaptic signaling toward inflammatory pathway and impairs cognitive functions in the aging brain

Mitochondrial quality control is essential for maintaining neuronal function during aging. Nipsnap1 (Nip1), a mitochondrial protein involved in mitophagy, metabolic regulation, and cellular senescence, has emerged as a potential regulator of tissue homeostasis; however, its role...

Cyclic nucleotide signaling through phosphodiesterase 1 inhibition and its interaction with the competing endogenous RNA network regulates cognition

Background Phosphodiesterase 1 (PDE1) has been demonstrated to be a potential drug target for a variety of diseases, ranging from peripheral system disease (PSD) to central nervous system disorders (CNSD). However, how cyclic nucleotide signaling, regulated by PDE1, particularly...