Brain-derived neurotrophic factor supports pericyte and vascular homeostasis in the aging brain
Qinghua Luo, Wenqiang Quan, Qian Cao, Chris Scheffel, Wenlin Hao, Jing Yang, Tomomi Furihata, Guoping Peng, Zhenyu Tang, Yang Liu
This study shows BDNF supports pericyte and vascular health in aging brains by activating Akt signaling to increase PDGFRβ and CD13 expression.
Acta Neuropathologica Communications · Dec 1, 2025Peer-reviewedNeuroscience