Myelination Defects Across the Autism Spectrum: Targeting Oligodendrocytes as a Therapy

Myelination Defects Across the Autism Spectrum: Targeting Oligodendrocytes as a Therapy

This review examines how abnormalities in myelination — the process by which nerve fibers are insulated to support brain communication — may contribute to autism spectrum conditions. It focuses on the oligodendrocyte lineage, the cells responsible for producing myelin, as a potential therapeutic target. White-Sutton syndrome (caused by POGZ variants) is among the autism-related conditions where such mechanisms may be relevant.