Absence of preference for social novelty and increased grooming in integrin β3 knockout mice: Initial studies and future directions / Michelle D. CARTER in Autism Research, 4-1 (February 2011)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 4-1 (February 2011) . - p.57-67 Titre : Absence of preference for social novelty and increased grooming in integrin β3 knockout mice: Initial studies and future directions Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Michelle D. CARTER, Auteur ; Charisma R. SHAH, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Jacqueline N. CRAWLEY, Auteur ; Ana M.D. CARNEIRO, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur Année de publication : 2011 Article en page(s) : p.57-67 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  genetic  integrin  cell adhesion  serotonin  social memory  grooming  obsessive–compulsive disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Elevated whole blood serotonin 5-HT, or hyperserotonemia, is a common biomarker in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The integrin β3 receptor subunit gene (ITGB3) is a quantitative trait locus for whole blood 5-HT levels. Recent work shows that integrin β3 interacts with the serotonin transporter (SERT) in both platelets and in the midbrain. Furthermore, multiple studies have now reported gene–gene interaction between the integrin β3 and SERT genes in association with ASD. Given the lack of previous data on the impact of integrin β3 on brain or behavioral phenotypes, we sought to compare mice with decreased or absent expression of the integrin β3 receptor subunit (Itgb3 + / − and −/ −) with wildtype littermate controls in behavioral tasks relevant to ASD. These mice did not show deficits in activity level in the open field or anxiety-like behavior on the elevated plus maze, two potential confounds in the evaluation of mouse social behavior. In the three-chamber social test, mice lacking integrin β3 were shown to have normal sociability but did not show a preference for social novelty. Importantly, the absence of integrin β3 did not impair olfaction or the ability to recall familiar social odors. Additionally, mice lacking integrin β3 showed increased grooming behavior in novel environments. These preliminary studies reveal altered social and repetitive behavior in these mice, which suggests that the integrin β3 subunit may be involved in brain systems relevant to ASD. Further work is needed to fully characterize these behavioral changes and the underlying brain mechanisms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.180 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=118 [article] Absence of preference for social novelty and increased grooming in integrin β3 knockout mice: Initial studies and future directions [texte imprimé] / Michelle D. CARTER, Auteur ; Charisma R. SHAH, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Jacqueline N. CRAWLEY, Auteur ; Ana M.D. CARNEIRO, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur . - 2011 . - p.57-67. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 4-1 (February 2011) . - p.57-67 Mots-clés : autism  genetic  integrin  cell adhesion  serotonin  social memory  grooming  obsessive–compulsive disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Elevated whole blood serotonin 5-HT, or hyperserotonemia, is a common biomarker in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The integrin β3 receptor subunit gene (ITGB3) is a quantitative trait locus for whole blood 5-HT levels. Recent work shows that integrin β3 interacts with the serotonin transporter (SERT) in both platelets and in the midbrain. Furthermore, multiple studies have now reported gene–gene interaction between the integrin β3 and SERT genes in association with ASD. Given the lack of previous data on the impact of integrin β3 on brain or behavioral phenotypes, we sought to compare mice with decreased or absent expression of the integrin β3 receptor subunit (Itgb3 + / − and −/ −) with wildtype littermate controls in behavioral tasks relevant to ASD. These mice did not show deficits in activity level in the open field or anxiety-like behavior on the elevated plus maze, two potential confounds in the evaluation of mouse social behavior. In the three-chamber social test, mice lacking integrin β3 were shown to have normal sociability but did not show a preference for social novelty. Importantly, the absence of integrin β3 did not impair olfaction or the ability to recall familiar social odors. Additionally, mice lacking integrin β3 showed increased grooming behavior in novel environments. These preliminary studies reveal altered social and repetitive behavior in these mice, which suggests that the integrin β3 subunit may be involved in brain systems relevant to ASD. Further work is needed to fully characterize these behavioral changes and the underlying brain mechanisms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.180 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=118

Analysis of neuroanatomical differences in mice with genetically modified serotonin transporters assessed by structural magnetic resonance imaging / Jacob ELLEGOOD in Molecular Autism, 9 (2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 9 (2018) . - 24p. Titre : Analysis of neuroanatomical differences in mice with genetically modified serotonin transporters assessed by structural magnetic resonance imaging Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jacob ELLEGOOD, Auteur ; Yohan YEE, Auteur ; Travis KERR, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Randy D. BLAKELY, Auteur ; R. Mark HENKELMAN, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur ; Jason P. LERCH, Auteur Article en page(s) : 24p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animals  Brain/diagnostic imaging/metabolism  Female  Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Male  Mice  Mice, Inbred C57BL  Mutation  Neurons/metabolism  Serotonin/metabolism  Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics/metabolism  5-ht  5htt  Brain  Dorsal raphe  Magnetic resonance imaging  Neurodevelopment  Serotonin  Slc6a4 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: The serotonin (5-HT) system has long been implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as indicated by elevated whole blood and platelet 5-HT, altered platelet and brain receptor and transporter binding, and genetic linkage and association findings. Based upon work in genetically modified mice, 5-HT is known to influence several aspects of brain development, but systematic neuroimaging studies have not previously been reported. In particular, the 5-HT transporter (serotonin transporter, SERT; 5-HTT) gene, Slc6a4, has been extensively studied. Methods: Using a 7-T MRI and deformation-based morphometry, we assessed neuroanatomical differences in an Slc6a4 knockout mouse on a C57BL/6 genetic background, along with an Slc6a4 Ala56 knockin mouse on two different genetic backgrounds (129S and C57BL/6). Results: Individually (same sex, same background, same genotype), the only differences found were in the female Slc6a4 knockout mouse; all the others had no significant differences. However, an analysis of variance across the whole study sample revealed a significant effect of Slc6a4 on the amygdala, thalamus, dorsal raphe nucleus, and lateral and frontal cortices. Conclusions: This work shows that an increase or decrease in SERT function has a significant effect on the neuroanatomy in 5-HT relevant regions, particularly the raphe nuclei. Notably, the Slc6a4 Ala56 knockin alone appears to have an insignificant, but suggestive, effect compared to the KO, which is consistent with Slc6a4 function. Despite the small number of 5-HT neurons and their localization to the brainstem, it is clear that 5-HT plays an important role in neuroanatomical organization. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-018-0210-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=371 [article] Analysis of neuroanatomical differences in mice with genetically modified serotonin transporters assessed by structural magnetic resonance imaging [texte imprimé] / Jacob ELLEGOOD, Auteur ; Yohan YEE, Auteur ; Travis KERR, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Randy D. BLAKELY, Auteur ; R. Mark HENKELMAN, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur ; Jason P. LERCH, Auteur . - 24p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 9 (2018) . - 24p. Mots-clés : Animals  Brain/diagnostic imaging/metabolism  Female  Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Male  Mice  Mice, Inbred C57BL  Mutation  Neurons/metabolism  Serotonin/metabolism  Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics/metabolism  5-ht  5htt  Brain  Dorsal raphe  Magnetic resonance imaging  Neurodevelopment  Serotonin  Slc6a4 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: The serotonin (5-HT) system has long been implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as indicated by elevated whole blood and platelet 5-HT, altered platelet and brain receptor and transporter binding, and genetic linkage and association findings. Based upon work in genetically modified mice, 5-HT is known to influence several aspects of brain development, but systematic neuroimaging studies have not previously been reported. In particular, the 5-HT transporter (serotonin transporter, SERT; 5-HTT) gene, Slc6a4, has been extensively studied. Methods: Using a 7-T MRI and deformation-based morphometry, we assessed neuroanatomical differences in an Slc6a4 knockout mouse on a C57BL/6 genetic background, along with an Slc6a4 Ala56 knockin mouse on two different genetic backgrounds (129S and C57BL/6). Results: Individually (same sex, same background, same genotype), the only differences found were in the female Slc6a4 knockout mouse; all the others had no significant differences. However, an analysis of variance across the whole study sample revealed a significant effect of Slc6a4 on the amygdala, thalamus, dorsal raphe nucleus, and lateral and frontal cortices. Conclusions: This work shows that an increase or decrease in SERT function has a significant effect on the neuroanatomy in 5-HT relevant regions, particularly the raphe nuclei. Notably, the Slc6a4 Ala56 knockin alone appears to have an insignificant, but suggestive, effect compared to the KO, which is consistent with Slc6a4 function. Despite the small number of 5-HT neurons and their localization to the brainstem, it is clear that 5-HT plays an important role in neuroanatomical organization. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-018-0210-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=371

Genetic background modulates phenotypes of serotonin transporter Ala56 knock-in mice / Travis KERR in Molecular Autism, (October 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > (October 2013) Titre : Genetic background modulates phenotypes of serotonin transporter Ala56 knock-in mice Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Travis KERR, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Mahfuzur MIAH, Auteur ; Christopher JETTER, Auteur ; Rita PFEIFFER, Auteur ; Charisma SHAH, Auteur ; Nicole BAGANZ, Auteur ; George M. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Jacqueline N. CRAWLEY, Auteur ; James SUTCLIFFE, Auteur ; Randy BLAKELY, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, we identified multiple, rare serotonin (5-HT) transporter (SERT) variants in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although in our study the SERT Ala56 variant was over-transmitted to ASD probands, it was also seen in some unaffected individuals, suggesting that associated ASD risk is influenced by the epistatic effects of other genetic variation. Subsequently, we established that mice expressing the SERT Ala56 variant on a 129S6/S4 genetic background display multiple biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes, including hyperserotonemia, altered 5-HT receptor sensitivity, and altered social, communication, and repetitive behavior. Here we explore the effects of genetic background on SERT Ala56 knock-in phenotypes. To explore the effects of genetic background, we backcrossed SERT Ala56 mice on the 129 background into a C57BL/6 (B6) background to achieve congenic B6 SERT Ala56 mice, and assessed autism-relevant behavior, including sociability, ultrasonic vocalizations, and repetitive behavior in the home cage, as well as serotonergic phenotypes, including whole blood serotonin levels and serotonin receptor sensitivity. One consistent phenotype between the two strains was performance in the tube test for dominance, where mutant mice displayed a greater tendency to withdraw from a social encounter in a narrow tube as compared to wildtype littermate controls. On the B6 background, mutant pup ultrasonic vocalizations were significantly increased, in contrast to decreased vocalizations seen previously on the 129 background. Several phenotypes seen on the 129 background were reduced or absent when the mutation was placed on the B6 background, including hyperserotonemia, 5-HT receptor hypersensivity, and repetitive behavior. Our findings provide a cogent example of how epistatic interactions can modulate the impact of functional genetic variation and suggest that some aspects of social behavior may be especially sensitive to changes in SERT function. Finally, these results provide a platform for the identification of genes that may modulate the risk of ASD in humans. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2040-2392-4-35 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=227 [article] Genetic background modulates phenotypes of serotonin transporter Ala56 knock-in mice [texte imprimé] / Travis KERR, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Mahfuzur MIAH, Auteur ; Christopher JETTER, Auteur ; Rita PFEIFFER, Auteur ; Charisma SHAH, Auteur ; Nicole BAGANZ, Auteur ; George M. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Jacqueline N. CRAWLEY, Auteur ; James SUTCLIFFE, Auteur ; Randy BLAKELY, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > (October 2013) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, we identified multiple, rare serotonin (5-HT) transporter (SERT) variants in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although in our study the SERT Ala56 variant was over-transmitted to ASD probands, it was also seen in some unaffected individuals, suggesting that associated ASD risk is influenced by the epistatic effects of other genetic variation. Subsequently, we established that mice expressing the SERT Ala56 variant on a 129S6/S4 genetic background display multiple biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes, including hyperserotonemia, altered 5-HT receptor sensitivity, and altered social, communication, and repetitive behavior. Here we explore the effects of genetic background on SERT Ala56 knock-in phenotypes. To explore the effects of genetic background, we backcrossed SERT Ala56 mice on the 129 background into a C57BL/6 (B6) background to achieve congenic B6 SERT Ala56 mice, and assessed autism-relevant behavior, including sociability, ultrasonic vocalizations, and repetitive behavior in the home cage, as well as serotonergic phenotypes, including whole blood serotonin levels and serotonin receptor sensitivity. One consistent phenotype between the two strains was performance in the tube test for dominance, where mutant mice displayed a greater tendency to withdraw from a social encounter in a narrow tube as compared to wildtype littermate controls. On the B6 background, mutant pup ultrasonic vocalizations were significantly increased, in contrast to decreased vocalizations seen previously on the 129 background. Several phenotypes seen on the 129 background were reduced or absent when the mutation was placed on the B6 background, including hyperserotonemia, 5-HT receptor hypersensivity, and repetitive behavior. Our findings provide a cogent example of how epistatic interactions can modulate the impact of functional genetic variation and suggest that some aspects of social behavior may be especially sensitive to changes in SERT function. Finally, these results provide a platform for the identification of genes that may modulate the risk of ASD in humans. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2040-2392-4-35 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=227

Genetic variation in serotonin transporter modulates tactile hyperresponsiveness in ASD / Kimberly B. SCHAUDER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 10 (February 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 10 (February 2015) . - p.93-100 Titre : Genetic variation in serotonin transporter modulates tactile hyperresponsiveness in ASD Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kimberly B. SCHAUDER, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.93-100 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : SERT  Tactile hyperresponsiveness  Sensory processing  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Several lines of evidence implicate dysfunction of the serotonin (5-HT) system in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the serotonin transporter (5-HTT, SERT) has been scrutinized as an ASD candidate risk gene. SERT plays key roles in the development of circuits that underlie sensory function, particularly in the somatosensory system. One previous study in ASD found association of a rare, hyperfunctional SERT variant with sensory aversion, but studies of common SERT variants have never examined sensory symptoms in ASD. Using standardized caregiver assessments of sensory function in children, we evaluated patterns of sensory responsiveness in 47 children with ASD and 38 typically developing (TD) children. Study participants were genotyped for the functional SERT promoter polymorphisms, 5-HTTLPR and rs25531, to test the hypothesis that the higher expressing genotypes would be associated with hyperresponsiveness to touch, a common sensory aversion in ASD. All measures of sensory hypo- and hyperresponsiveness were increased in children with ASD, with hyporesponsive sensory patterns negatively correlated to age and hyperresponsive sensory patterns positively correlated to repetitive behavior. Strikingly, high-expressing SERT genotypes were associated with increased tactile hyperresponsiveness in the ASD group. Our findings indicate genetic variation that increases SERT function may specifically impact somatosensory processing in ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.11.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=260 [article] Genetic variation in serotonin transporter modulates tactile hyperresponsiveness in ASD [texte imprimé] / Kimberly B. SCHAUDER, Auteur ; Christopher L. MULLER, Auteur ; Jeremy VEENSTRA-VANDERWEELE, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur . - p.93-100. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 10 (February 2015) . - p.93-100 Mots-clés : SERT  Tactile hyperresponsiveness  Sensory processing  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Several lines of evidence implicate dysfunction of the serotonin (5-HT) system in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the serotonin transporter (5-HTT, SERT) has been scrutinized as an ASD candidate risk gene. SERT plays key roles in the development of circuits that underlie sensory function, particularly in the somatosensory system. One previous study in ASD found association of a rare, hyperfunctional SERT variant with sensory aversion, but studies of common SERT variants have never examined sensory symptoms in ASD. Using standardized caregiver assessments of sensory function in children, we evaluated patterns of sensory responsiveness in 47 children with ASD and 38 typically developing (TD) children. Study participants were genotyped for the functional SERT promoter polymorphisms, 5-HTTLPR and rs25531, to test the hypothesis that the higher expressing genotypes would be associated with hyperresponsiveness to touch, a common sensory aversion in ASD. All measures of sensory hypo- and hyperresponsiveness were increased in children with ASD, with hyporesponsive sensory patterns negatively correlated to age and hyperresponsive sensory patterns positively correlated to repetitive behavior. Strikingly, high-expressing SERT genotypes were associated with increased tactile hyperresponsiveness in the ASD group. Our findings indicate genetic variation that increases SERT function may specifically impact somatosensory processing in ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.11.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=260

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