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Abstract
In a recent study, Thakur and O'Connor-Giles identified PDZD8 as a novel regulator of activity-dependent synaptic growth in Drosophila. Localized at endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-late endosome/lysosome (LEL) membrane contact sites (MCSs), PDZD8 promotes autophagy by coupling lipid transfer to autolysosome maturation to drive synaptic bouton formation, providing in vivo evidence that autophagy contributes directly to synaptic remodeling.
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For over four decades, Trends in Neurosciences (TINS) has been a prominent source of inspiring reviews and commentaries across all disciplines of neuroscience. TINS is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal, and its articles are curated by the Editor and authored by leading researchers in their respective fields. The journal communicates exciting advances in brain research, serves as a voice for the global neuroscience community, and highlights the contribution of neuroscientific research to medicine and society.