Cross-species models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder: lessons from CNTNAP2, ADGRL3, and PARK2

Elisa Dalla Vecchia, Niall Mortimer, Viola S. Palladino, Sarah Kittel-Schneider, Klaus-Peter Lesch, Andreas Reif, Annette Schenck, William H. J. Norton*

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Abstract

Animal and cellular models are essential tools for all areas of biological research including neuroscience. Model systems can also be used to investigate the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this review, we provide a summary of animal and cellular models for three genes linked to ADHD and ASD in human patients - CNTNAP2, ADGRL3, and PARK2. We also highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each model system. By bringing together behavioral and neurobiological data, we demonstrate how a cross-species approach can provide integrated insights into gene function and the pathogenesis of ADHD and ASD. The knowledge gained from transgenic models will be essential to discover and validate new treatment targets for these disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-17
Number of pages17
JournalPsychiatric Genetics
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2019

Keywords

  • ADGRL3
  • ANTIDEPRESSANT USE
  • BEHAVIORAL PHENOTYPES
  • CANDIDATE GENE
  • CNTNAP2
  • COPY-NUMBER VARIATION
  • DEFICIT-HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
  • DOPAMINERGIC-NEURONS
  • Drosophila
  • GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS
  • MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION
  • PARK2
  • PARKINSONS-DISEASE
  • PLURIPOTENT STEM-CELLS
  • attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • cross-species
  • human induced pluripotent stem cells
  • mouse
  • zebrafish

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