Publications by authors named "Antonios M Diab"

Article Synopsis
  • Memory formation involves the actin cytoskeleton's modulation at synapses, with the NCK1 protein playing a key role in this process.
  • Male mice without NCK1 show significant deficits in short-term memory and spatial learning, while female mice show specific challenges in reversal learning tasks.
  • NCK1 is crucial for stabilizing actin dynamics and dendritic spine formation in the hippocampus, highlighting its importance in understanding cognitive disorders and potential therapeutic targets.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in the death of over 18 000 Canadians and has impacted the lives of all Canadians. Many Canadian research groups have expanded their research programs to include COVID-19. Over the past year, our knowledge of this novel disease has grown and has led to the initiation of a number of clinical vaccine and drug trials for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

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