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Behavioural characteristics of the Prader-Willi syndrome related biallelic Snord116 mouse model.
Neuropeptides - 1 Oct 2015
Zieba Jerzy, Low Jac Kee, Purtell Louise, Qi Yue, Campbell Lesley, Herzog Herbert, Karl Tim
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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is the predominant genetic cause of obesity in humans and is associated with several behavioural phenotypes such as altered motoric function, reduced activity, and learning disabilities. It can include mood instability and, in some cases, psychotic episodes. Recently, the Snord116 gene has been associated with the development of PWS, however, it's contribution to the behavioural...
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