The group of Shih-Yin Tsai observed age-associated neuromuscular junction structural instability in male but not female mice which is driven by dysregulation of mTOR complex 1 activity. Genetic activation of the downstream phosphorylation target 4EBP1 in the muscle remodeled the neuromuscular junction and enhanced synaptic transmission.
- Seok-Ting J. Ang
- Elisa M. Crombie
- Shih-Yin Tsai