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    • LRP1 expression was found to be critical for the efficient endocytosis and degradation of β-amyloid by astrocytes.

    Conclusions:

    • Astrocytic LRP1 is a critical mediator of β-amyloid clearance from the brain.
    • Targeting astrocytic LRP1 may represent a novel therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease.
    • These findings highlight the importance of astrocyte-mediated clearance pathways in preventing amyloid pathology.