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Social behavior in Fmr1 knockout mice carrying a human FMR1 transgene.
Behavioral neuroscience - 1 Jun 2008
Spencer Corinne M, Graham Deanna F, Yuva-Paylor Lisa A, Nelson David L, Paylor Richard
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) results from the loss of expression of the fragile X mental retardation (FMR1) gene. Individuals affected by FXS experience many behavioral problems, including cognitive impairment, hyperactivity, social anxiety, and autistic-like behaviors. A mouse model of Fmr1 deficiency (Fmr1KO) exhibits several similar behavioral phenotypes, including alterations in social behavior. In an earlier...
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