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Mice over-expressing BDNF in forebrain neurons develop an altered behavioral phenotype with age.
Behavioural brain research - 15 Jul 2014
Weidner Kate L, Buenaventura Diego F, Chadman Kathryn K
Abstract excerpt
Evidence from clinical studies suggests that abnormal activity of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) contributes to the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A genetically modified line of mice over-expressing a BDNF transgene in forebrain neurons was used to investigate if this mutation leads to changes in behavior consistent with ASD. The mice used in these experiments were behaviorally tested...
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