Connecting Genotype with Behavioral Phenotype in Mouse Models of Autism Associated with PTEN Mutations.

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A subset of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and macrocephaly carry mutations in the gene PTEN. Animal models, particularly mice, have been helpful in establishing a causal role for Pten mutations in autism-relevant behavioral deficits. These models are a useful tool for investigating neurobiological mechanisms of these behavioral phenotypes and developing potential therapeutic interventions. Here...

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