Using mouse transgenic and human stem cell technologies to model genetic mutations associated with schizophrenia and autism. (19th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: St. Clair, David; Johnstone, Mandy
• Is Part Of: Philosophical transactions. Volume 373:Number 1742(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-03-19
• Subjects: Schizophrenia -- autism -- mouse and iPSC models; Biology -- Periodicals; Science -- Periodicals; 570
• DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2017.0037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0962-8436

Abstract

Abstract : Solid progress has occurred over the last decade in our understanding of the molecular genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, and of schizophrenia and autism in particular. Although the genetic architecture of both disorders is far more complex than previously imagined, many key loci have at last been identified. This has allowed in vivo and in vitro technologies to be refined to model specific high-penetrant genetic loci involved in both disorders. Using the DISC1 / NDE1 and CYFIP1 / EIF4E loci as exemplars, we explore the opportunities and challenges of using animal models and human-induced pluripotent stem cell technologies to further understand/treat and potentially reverse the worst consequences of these debilitating disorders. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue 'Of mice and mental health: facilitating dialogue between basic and clinical neuroscientists'.