APOE is a presynaptic protein that accumulates with age and modulates neurotransmitter release
Sarayut Phasuk, Kyla B. Tooley, Julianna L. Sun, Vishwajeeth Pagala, Gustavo Palacios, Sean Deats, Gaven Garland, Laura L. Robinson, Xusheng Wang, Bonn Belingon, Jenn Cook, Haiyan Tan, Ankhbayar Lkhagva, Zuo-Fei Yuan, Long Wu, , Jason Vevea
This study identifies APOE as a presynaptic protein enriched in aged female mice, showing it modulates neurotransmitter release and affects synaptic function.
bioRxiv · Apr 21, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience