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2026
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M. L. ZIEGLER, Cedric Günter, Julian E. Alecu, Xutong Xue et autres
Biallelic loss-of-function variants in adaptor protein complex 4 (AP-4) disrupt trafficking of transmembrane proteins at the trans-Golgi network, including autophagy-related protein 9A (ATG9A), leading to childhood-onset hereditary spastic paraplegia (AP-4-HSP). AP-4-HSP is characterized by features of both a neurodevelopmental and a degenerative …
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2025
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M. L. ZIEGLER, Cedric Böger, Julian E. Alecu, Hyo‐Min Kim et autres
SUMMARY Biallelic loss-of-function variants in the adaptor protein complex 4 (AP-4) disrupt trafficking of transmembrane proteins at the trans -Golgi network, including the autophagy-related protein 9A (ATG9A), leading to childhood-onset hereditary spastic paraplegia (AP-4-HSP). AP-4-HSP is characterized by features of both a …
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2025
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M. L. ZIEGLER, Cedric Boeger, Julian E. Alecu, Hyo‐Min Kim et autres
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2024
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Afshin Saffari, Barbara Brechmann, Cedric Böger, Wardiya Afshar Saber et autres
Unbiased phenotypic screens in patient-relevant disease models offer the potential to detect therapeutic targets for rare diseases. In this study, we developed a high-throughput screening assay to identify molecules that correct aberrant protein trafficking in adapter protein complex 4 (AP-4) deficiency, a …
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2024
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Afshin Saffari, Barbara Brechmann, Cedric Böger, Wardiya Afshar Saber et autres
Supplementary data of the manuscript: High-Content Small Molecule Screen Identifies a Novel Compound That Restores AP-4-Dependent Protein Trafficking in Neuronal Models of AP-4-Associated Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
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2023
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Julian E. Alecu, Afshin Saffari, M. L. ZIEGLER, Catherine Jordan et autres
BACKGROUND: Adaptor protein complex 4-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia (AP-4-HSP) is caused by pathogenic biallelic variants in AP4B1, AP4M1, AP4E1, and AP4S1. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to explore blood markers of neuroaxonal damage in AP-4-HSP. METHODS: Plasma neurofilament light chain (pNfL) and glial …
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2023
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Afshin Saffari, Barbara Brechmann, Cedric Boeger, Wardiya Afshar Saber et autres
Abstract Unbiased phenotypic screens in patient-relevant disease models offer the potential to detect novel therapeutic targets for rare diseases. In this study, we developed a high-throughput screening assay to identify molecules that correct aberrant protein trafficking in adaptor protein complex 4 (AP-4) …
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2023
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Xin Chen, Thomas Z. Dong, Yuhui Hu, Raffaella De Pace et autres
Spastic paraplegia 50 (SPG50) is an ultrarare childhood-onset neurological disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function variants in the AP4M1 gene. SPG50 is characterized by progressive spastic paraplegia, global developmental delay, and subsequent intellectual disability, secondary microcephaly, and epilepsy. We preformed preclinical studies evaluating …
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2022
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Julian E. Alecu, Yuhsuke Ohmi, Robiul Hasan Bhuiyan, Kei‐ichiro Inamori et autres
Childhood-onset forms of hereditary spastic paraplegia are ultra-rare diseases and often present with complex features. Next-generation-sequencing allows for an accurate diagnosis in many cases but the interpretation of novel variants remains challenging, particularly for missense mutations. Where sufficient knowledge of the protein …
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2022
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Darius Ebrahimi‐Fakhari, Julian E. Alecu, M. L. ZIEGLER, Afshin Saffari et autres
This study aims to define the spectrum of brain MRI findings in AP-4-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia (AP-4-HSP) and to investigate radio-clinical correlations.
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2022
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Julian E. Alecu, Afshin Saffari, Hellen Jumo, M. L. ZIEGLER et autres
CAPN1-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia (SPG76) is a rare and clinically heterogenous syndrome due to loss of calpain-1 function. Here we illustrate a translational approach to the case of an 18-year-old patient who first presented with psychiatric symptoms followed by spastic gait, intention …
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2022
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Alexandra K. Davies, Julian E. Alecu, M. L. ZIEGLER, Catherine G. Vasilopoulou et autres
The adaptor protein complex AP-4 mediates anterograde axonal transport and is essential for axon health. AP-4-deficient patients suffer from a severe neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorder. Here we identify DAGLB (diacylglycerol lipase-beta), a key enzyme for generation of the endocannabinoid 2-AG (2-arachidonoylglycerol), as …
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