# Mitochondria-derived extracellular vesicles mediate Alzheimer’s disease pathology through transmitting microglial Ggt1

Source: [nature.com](https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-026-01263-3) · 2026-11-10 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/mitochondria-derived-extracellular-vesicles-mediate-alzheimer-s-disease-patholog-b32d809737e19cd2
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A study in Nature Aging identifies a pathological role for mitochondria-derived extracellular vesicles (mitovesicles) in Alzheimer's disease.
- The authors used patient brain samples and mouse models.
- The study identifies Ggt1 within mitovesicles and reports that mitovesicles transmit microglial Ggt1 in mediating Alzheimer's pathology.

## Why it matters

The work points to a specific intercellular route, mitovesicles carrying Ggt1 from microglia, that may contribute to Alzheimer's pathology, which could inform future research into therapeutic targets.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Study published online in Nature Aging (doi:10.1038/s43587-026-01263-3)

## Coverage

- [Mitochondria-derived extracellular vesicles mediate Alzheimer’s disease pathology through transmitting microglial Ggt1](https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-026-01263-3) — nature.com, 2026-11-10

Tags: alzheimer's, mitochondria, microglia, extracellular vesicles, ggt1, neurodegeneration

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