Article
Genetic animal models of schizophrenia related with the hypothesis of abnormal neurodevelopment.
Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin - 1 Jan 2011
Lu Lingling, Mamiya Takayoshi, Koseki Takenao, Mouri Akihiro, Nabeshima Toshitaka
Abstract excerpt
Accumulating evidence supports the existence of an overlap in genetic susceptibility with schizophrenia. Translation of human genetic mutations into animals is one of the most important strategies to study the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, identify potential drug targets, and test new medicines for antipsychotic treatment. Recent discoveries of susceptibility genes for schizophrenia make the possibility to...
Topics
- Animals
- Disease Models, Animal
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Schizophrenia
