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Estradiol modulates neuronal network hyperexcitability in select NDD risk genes

bioRxiv · 2026 · Preprint

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Citation and identifiers

Pruitt A, Yang L, Lee S, et al.. “Estradiol modulates neuronal network hyperexcitability in select NDD risk genes.” bioRxiv. 2026.02.18.706588 · doi:10.64898/2026.02.18.706588.

PubMed ID
41757108

RESEARCH QUESTION

Does estradiol alter transcriptional, network-bursting, sleep-wake, or visual-startle phenotypes after ASH1L perturbation in the tested neuronal and zebrafish models?

This non-peer-reviewed dual-system screen measured ASH1L-linked responses to estradiol in human induced neurons and larval zebrafish but did not test clinical benefit, safety, dose, or timing.

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What this study supports

A Yale-led dual-system screen reported ASH1L responses across gene expression and network bursting in human induced neurons and sleep-wake and visual-startle measures in larval zebrafish.

What it cannot establish

Non-peer-reviewed model-system evidence. It does not establish benefit, safety, dose, timing, or treatment guidance for people with ASH1L-related disorder.

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