Behavioral abnormalities and circuit defects in the basal ganglia of a mouse model of 16p11.2 deletion syndrome.
Cell Rep
; 7(4): 1077-1092, 2014 May 22.
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| ID: mdl-24794428
ABSTRACT
A deletion on human chromosome 16p11.2 is associated with autism spectrum disorders. We deleted the syntenic region on mouse chromosome 7F3. MRI and high-throughput single-cell transcriptomics revealed anatomical and cellular abnormalities, particularly in cortex and striatum of juvenile mutant mice (16p11(+/-)). We found elevated numbers of striatal medium spiny neurons (MSNs) expressing the dopamine D2 receptor (Drd2(+)) and fewer dopamine-sensitive (Drd1(+)) neurons in deep layers of cortex. Electrophysiological recordings of Drd2(+) MSN revealed synaptic defects, suggesting abnormal basal ganglia circuitry function in 16p11(+/-) mice. This is further supported by behavioral experiments showing hyperactivity, circling, and deficits in movement control. Strikingly, 16p11(+/-) mice showed a complete lack of habituation reminiscent of what is observed in some autistic individuals. Our findings unveil a fundamental role of genes affected by the 16p11.2 deletion in establishing the basal ganglia circuitry and provide insights in the pathophysiology of autism.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
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Gânglios da Base
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Deleção Cromossômica
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Transtornos Cromossômicos
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Modelos Animais de Doenças
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Transtornos Mentais
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Deficiência Intelectual
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cell Rep
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos