| Literature DB >> 31472215 |
Murilo S de Abreu1, Rafael Genario2, Ana C V V Giacomini3, Konstantin A Demin4, Anton M Lakstygal5, Tamara G Amstislavskaya6, Barbara Dotto Fontana7, Matthew O Parker7, Allan V Kalueff8.
Abstract
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) caused by aberrant brain growth and development are life-long, debilitating illnesses that markedly impair the quality of life. Animal models are a valuable tool for studying NDD pathobiology and therapies. Mounting evidence suggests the zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a useful model organism to study NDDs, possessing both high physiological homology to humans and sensitivity to pharmacological and genetic manipulations. Here, we summarize experimental models of NDDs in zebrafish and highlight the growing translational significance of zebrafish NDD-related phenotypes. We also emphasize the need in further development of zebrafish models of NDDs to improve our understanding of their pathogenesis and therapeutic treatments.Entities:
Keywords: animal models; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; autism; genetic models; neurodevelopment
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Year: 2019 PMID： 31472215 DOI： 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.08.034
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuroscience ISSN： 0306-4522 Impact factor: 3.590