Publications by authors named "Alizee Amar"
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on NUAK1, a kinase linked to autism, which plays a crucial role in axon branching by influencing how mitochondria are transported within neurons.
- - Findings indicate that mitochondria help stabilize existing axonal branches rather than create new ones, and a lack of NUAK1 leads to decreased mitochondrial function and energy supply in neurons.
- - The research suggests that NUAK1 regulates axon branching via the microprotein BRAWNIN, highlighting its dual role in managing mitochondrial distribution and metabolic activity.
