Increased <i>Plp1</i> Gene Expression Leads to Massive Microglial Cell Activation and Inflammation Throughout the Brain

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PMD (Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that impairs motor and cognitive functions and is associated with a shortened lifespan. The cause of PMD is mutations of the PLP1 [proteolipid protein 1 gene (human)] gene. Transgenic mice with increased Plp1 [proteolipid protein 1 gene (non-human)] copy number model most aspects of PMD patients with duplications. Hypomyelination and...

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