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Phenotypical, genotypical and pathological characterization of the moonwalker mouse, a model of ataxia.
Neurobiology of disease - 1 Jun 2024
Sekerková Gabriella, Kilic Sumeyra, Cheng Yen-Hsin, Fredrick Natalie, Osmani Anne, Kim Haram, Opal Puneet, Martina Marco
Abstract excerpt
We performed a comprehensive study of the morphological, functional, and genetic features of moonwalker (MWK) mice, a mouse model of spinocerebellar ataxia caused by a gain of function of the TRPC3 channel. These mice show numerous behavioral symptoms including tremor, altered gait, circling behavior, impaired motor coordination, impaired motor learning and decreased limb strength. Cerebellar pathology is...
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