Developmental social communication deficits in the Shank3 rat model of phelan-mcdermid syndrome and autism spectrum disorder / Elizabeth L. BERG in Autism Research, 11-4 (April 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 11-4 (April 2018) . - p.587-601 Titre : Developmental social communication deficits in the Shank3 rat model of phelan-mcdermid syndrome and autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; N. A. COPPING, Auteur ; J. K. RIVERA, Auteur ; M. C. PRIDE, Auteur ; Milo CAREAGA, Auteur ; M. D. BAUMAN, Auteur ; Robert F. BERMAN, Auteur ; P. J. LEIN, Auteur ; Hala HARONY-NICOLAS, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur ; J. ELLEGOOD, Auteur ; J. P. LERCH, Auteur ; M. WOHR, Auteur ; J. L. SILVERMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.587-601 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Phelan McDermid Syndrome  animal model  autism  behavior  neurodevelopment  shank  social  synapse Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mutations in the SHANK3 gene have been discovered in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the intellectual disability, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. This study leveraged a new rat model of Shank3 deficiency to assess complex behavioral phenomena, unique to rats, which display a richer social behavior repertoire than mice. Uniquely detectable emissions of ultrasonic vocalizations (USV) in rats serve as situation-dependent affective signals and accomplish important communicative functions. We report, for the first time, a call and response acoustic playback assay of bidirectional social communication in juvenile Shank3 rats. Interestingly, we found that Shank3-deficient null males did not demonstrate the enhanced social approach behavior typically exhibited following playback of pro-social USV. Concomitantly, we discovered that emission of USV in response to playback was not genotype-dependent and emitted response calls were divergent in meaning. This is the first report of these socially relevant responses using a genetic model of ASD. A comprehensive and empirical analysis of vigorous play during juvenile reciprocal social interactions further revealed fewer bouts and reduced durations of time spent playing by multiple key parameters, including reduced anogenital sniffing and allogrooming. We further discovered that male null Shank3-deficient pups emitted fewer isolation-induced USV than Shank3 wildtype controls. Postnatal whole brain anatomical phenotyping was applied to visualize anatomical substrates that underlie developmental phenotypes. The data presented here lend support for the important role of Shank3 in social communication, the core symptom domain of ASD. By increasing the number of in vivo functional outcome measures, we improved the likelihood for identifying and moving forward with medical interventions. Autism Res 2018, 11: 587-601. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Clinically relevant outcomes are required to demonstrate the utility of therapeutics. We introduce findings in a rat model, and assess the impact of mutations in Shank3, an autism risk gene. We found that males with deficient expression of Shank3 did not demonstrate typical responses in a bi-directional social communication test and that social interaction was lower on key parameters. Outcome measures reported herein extend earlier results in mice and capture responses to acoustic calls, which is analogous to measuring receptive and expressive communication. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1925 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=358 [article] Developmental social communication deficits in the Shank3 rat model of phelan-mcdermid syndrome and autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; N. A. COPPING, Auteur ; J. K. RIVERA, Auteur ; M. C. PRIDE, Auteur ; Milo CAREAGA, Auteur ; M. D. BAUMAN, Auteur ; Robert F. BERMAN, Auteur ; P. J. LEIN, Auteur ; Hala HARONY-NICOLAS, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur ; J. ELLEGOOD, Auteur ; J. P. LERCH, Auteur ; M. WOHR, Auteur ; J. L. SILVERMAN, Auteur . - p.587-601. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 11-4 (April 2018) . - p.587-601 Mots-clés : Phelan McDermid Syndrome  animal model  autism  behavior  neurodevelopment  shank  social  synapse Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mutations in the SHANK3 gene have been discovered in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the intellectual disability, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. This study leveraged a new rat model of Shank3 deficiency to assess complex behavioral phenomena, unique to rats, which display a richer social behavior repertoire than mice. Uniquely detectable emissions of ultrasonic vocalizations (USV) in rats serve as situation-dependent affective signals and accomplish important communicative functions. We report, for the first time, a call and response acoustic playback assay of bidirectional social communication in juvenile Shank3 rats. Interestingly, we found that Shank3-deficient null males did not demonstrate the enhanced social approach behavior typically exhibited following playback of pro-social USV. Concomitantly, we discovered that emission of USV in response to playback was not genotype-dependent and emitted response calls were divergent in meaning. This is the first report of these socially relevant responses using a genetic model of ASD. A comprehensive and empirical analysis of vigorous play during juvenile reciprocal social interactions further revealed fewer bouts and reduced durations of time spent playing by multiple key parameters, including reduced anogenital sniffing and allogrooming. We further discovered that male null Shank3-deficient pups emitted fewer isolation-induced USV than Shank3 wildtype controls. Postnatal whole brain anatomical phenotyping was applied to visualize anatomical substrates that underlie developmental phenotypes. The data presented here lend support for the important role of Shank3 in social communication, the core symptom domain of ASD. By increasing the number of in vivo functional outcome measures, we improved the likelihood for identifying and moving forward with medical interventions. Autism Res 2018, 11: 587-601. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Clinically relevant outcomes are required to demonstrate the utility of therapeutics. We introduce findings in a rat model, and assess the impact of mutations in Shank3, an autism risk gene. We found that males with deficient expression of Shank3 did not demonstrate typical responses in a bi-directional social communication test and that social interaction was lower on key parameters. Outcome measures reported herein extend earlier results in mice and capture responses to acoustic calls, which is analogous to measuring receptive and expressive communication. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1925 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=358

Gait as a quantitative translational outcome measure in Angelman syndrome / Stela P. PETKOVA in Autism Research, 15-5 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.821-833 Titre : Gait as a quantitative translational outcome measure in Angelman syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Stela P. PETKOVA, Auteur ; Anna ADHIKARI, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; Timothy A. FENTON, Auteur ; Jessica DUIS, Auteur ; Jill L. SILVERMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.821-833 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Angelman Syndrome/genetics  Animals  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Disease Models, Animal  Gait/physiology  Humans  Mice  Movement Disorders  Muscle Hypotonia  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  Angelman syndrome  animal models  autism  behavior  gait  genetics  longitudinal  motor  mouse models  neurodevelopment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Angelman syndrome (AS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, intellectual disability, hypotonia, and motor coordination deficits. Motor abilities are an important outcome measure in AS as they comprise a broad repertoire of metrics including ataxia, hypotonia, delayed ambulation, crouched gait, and poor posture, and motor dysfunction affects nearly every individual with AS. Guided by collaborative work with AS clinicians studying gait, the goal of this study was to perform an in-depth gait analysis using the automated treadmill assay, DigiGait. Our hypothesis is that gait presents a strong opportunity for a reliable, quantitative, and translational metric that can serve to evaluate novel pharmacological, dietary, and genetic therapies. In this study, we used an automated gait analysis system, in addition to standard motor behavioral assays, to evaluate components of motor, exploration, coordination, balance, and gait impairments across the lifespan in an AS mouse model. Our study demonstrated marked global motoric deficits in AS mice, corroborating previous reports. Uniquely, this is the first report of nuanced aberrations in quantitative spatial and temporal components of gait in AS mice compared to sex- and age-matched wildtype littermates followed longitudinally using metrics that are analogous in AS individuals. Our findings contribute evidence toward the use of nuanced motor outcomes (i.e., gait) as valuable and translationally powerful metrics for therapeutic development for AS, as well as other genetic neurodevelopmental syndromes. LAY SUMMARY: Movement disorders affect nearly every individual with Angelman Syndrome (AS). The most common motor problems include spasticity, ataxia of gait (observed in the majority of ambulatory individuals), tremor, and muscle weakness. This report focused on quantifying various spatial and temporal aspects of gait as a reliable, translatable outcome measure in a preclinical AS model longitudinally across development. By increasing the number of translational, reliable, functional outcome measures in our wheelhouse, we will create more opportunities for identifying and advancing successful medical interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2697 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 [article] Gait as a quantitative translational outcome measure in Angelman syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Stela P. PETKOVA, Auteur ; Anna ADHIKARI, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; Timothy A. FENTON, Auteur ; Jessica DUIS, Auteur ; Jill L. SILVERMAN, Auteur . - p.821-833. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.821-833 Mots-clés : Angelman Syndrome/genetics  Animals  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Disease Models, Animal  Gait/physiology  Humans  Mice  Movement Disorders  Muscle Hypotonia  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  Angelman syndrome  animal models  autism  behavior  gait  genetics  longitudinal  motor  mouse models  neurodevelopment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Angelman syndrome (AS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, intellectual disability, hypotonia, and motor coordination deficits. Motor abilities are an important outcome measure in AS as they comprise a broad repertoire of metrics including ataxia, hypotonia, delayed ambulation, crouched gait, and poor posture, and motor dysfunction affects nearly every individual with AS. Guided by collaborative work with AS clinicians studying gait, the goal of this study was to perform an in-depth gait analysis using the automated treadmill assay, DigiGait. Our hypothesis is that gait presents a strong opportunity for a reliable, quantitative, and translational metric that can serve to evaluate novel pharmacological, dietary, and genetic therapies. In this study, we used an automated gait analysis system, in addition to standard motor behavioral assays, to evaluate components of motor, exploration, coordination, balance, and gait impairments across the lifespan in an AS mouse model. Our study demonstrated marked global motoric deficits in AS mice, corroborating previous reports. Uniquely, this is the first report of nuanced aberrations in quantitative spatial and temporal components of gait in AS mice compared to sex- and age-matched wildtype littermates followed longitudinally using metrics that are analogous in AS individuals. Our findings contribute evidence toward the use of nuanced motor outcomes (i.e., gait) as valuable and translationally powerful metrics for therapeutic development for AS, as well as other genetic neurodevelopmental syndromes. LAY SUMMARY: Movement disorders affect nearly every individual with Angelman Syndrome (AS). The most common motor problems include spasticity, ataxia of gait (observed in the majority of ambulatory individuals), tremor, and muscle weakness. This report focused on quantifying various spatial and temporal aspects of gait as a reliable, translatable outcome measure in a preclinical AS model longitudinally across development. By increasing the number of translational, reliable, functional outcome measures in our wheelhouse, we will create more opportunities for identifying and advancing successful medical interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2697 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473

Generation of a Novel Rat Model of Angelman Syndrome with a Complete Ube3a Gene Deletion / Andie DODGE in Autism Research, 13-3 (March 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 13-3 (March 2020) . - p.397-409 Titre : Generation of a Novel Rat Model of Angelman Syndrome with a Complete Ube3a Gene Deletion Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Andie DODGE, Auteur ; Melinda M. PETERS, Auteur ; Hayden E. GREENE, Auteur ; Clifton DIETRICK, Auteur ; Robert BOTELHO, Auteur ; Diana CHUNG, Auteur ; Jonathan WILLMAN, Auteur ; Austin W NENNINGER, Auteur ; Stephanie CIARLONE, Auteur ; Siddharth G. KAMATH, Auteur ; Pavel HOUDEK, Auteur ; Alena SUMOVA, Auteur ; Anne E. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Scott V. DINDOT, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; Henriette O'GEEN, Auteur ; David J. SEGAL, Auteur ; Jill L. SILVERMAN, Auteur ; Edwin J. WEEBER, Auteur ; Kevin R. NASH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.397-409 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Angelman syndrome  E6ap  Ube3a  cognitive deficits  rat model Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual disability, seizures, lack of speech, and ataxia. The gene responsible for AS was identified as Ube3a and it encodes for E6AP, an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Currently, there is very little known about E6AP's mechanism of action in vivo or how the lack of this protein in neurons may contribute to the AS phenotype. Elucidating the mechanistic action of E6AP would enhance our understanding of AS and drive current research into new avenues that could lead to novel therapeutic approaches that target E6AP's various functions. To facilitate the study of AS, we have generated a novel rat model in which we deleted the rat Ube3a gene using CRISPR. The AS rat phenotypically mirrors human AS with loss of Ube3a expression in the brain and deficits in motor coordination as well as learning and memory. This model offers a new avenue for the study of AS. Autism Res 2020, 13: 397-409. (c) 2020 International Society for Autism Research,Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual disability, seizures, difficulty speaking, and ataxia. The gene responsible for AS was identified as UBE3A, yet very little is known about its function in vivo or how the lack of this protein in neurons may contribute to the AS phenotype. To facilitate the study of AS, we have generated a novel rat model in which we deleted the rat Ube3a gene using CRISPR. The AS rat mirrors human AS with loss of Ube3a expression in the brain and deficits in motor coordination as well as learning and memory. This model offers a new avenue for the study of AS. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2267 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=421 [article] Generation of a Novel Rat Model of Angelman Syndrome with a Complete Ube3a Gene Deletion [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Andie DODGE, Auteur ; Melinda M. PETERS, Auteur ; Hayden E. GREENE, Auteur ; Clifton DIETRICK, Auteur ; Robert BOTELHO, Auteur ; Diana CHUNG, Auteur ; Jonathan WILLMAN, Auteur ; Austin W NENNINGER, Auteur ; Stephanie CIARLONE, Auteur ; Siddharth G. KAMATH, Auteur ; Pavel HOUDEK, Auteur ; Alena SUMOVA, Auteur ; Anne E. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Scott V. DINDOT, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; Henriette O'GEEN, Auteur ; David J. SEGAL, Auteur ; Jill L. SILVERMAN, Auteur ; Edwin J. WEEBER, Auteur ; Kevin R. NASH, Auteur . - p.397-409. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 13-3 (March 2020) . - p.397-409 Mots-clés : Angelman syndrome  E6ap  Ube3a  cognitive deficits  rat model Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual disability, seizures, lack of speech, and ataxia. The gene responsible for AS was identified as Ube3a and it encodes for E6AP, an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Currently, there is very little known about E6AP's mechanism of action in vivo or how the lack of this protein in neurons may contribute to the AS phenotype. Elucidating the mechanistic action of E6AP would enhance our understanding of AS and drive current research into new avenues that could lead to novel therapeutic approaches that target E6AP's various functions. To facilitate the study of AS, we have generated a novel rat model in which we deleted the rat Ube3a gene using CRISPR. The AS rat phenotypically mirrors human AS with loss of Ube3a expression in the brain and deficits in motor coordination as well as learning and memory. This model offers a new avenue for the study of AS. Autism Res 2020, 13: 397-409. (c) 2020 International Society for Autism Research,Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual disability, seizures, difficulty speaking, and ataxia. The gene responsible for AS was identified as UBE3A, yet very little is known about its function in vivo or how the lack of this protein in neurons may contribute to the AS phenotype. To facilitate the study of AS, we have generated a novel rat model in which we deleted the rat Ube3a gene using CRISPR. The AS rat mirrors human AS with loss of Ube3a expression in the brain and deficits in motor coordination as well as learning and memory. This model offers a new avenue for the study of AS. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2267 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=421

Insulin-like growth factor-2 does not improve behavioral deficits in mouse and rat models of Angelman Syndrome / Elizabeth L. BERG in Molecular Autism, 12 (2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 59 p. Titre : Insulin-like growth factor-2 does not improve behavioral deficits in mouse and rat models of Angelman Syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; S. P. PETKOVA, Auteur ; H. A. BORN, Auteur ; A. ADHIKARI, Auteur ; A. E. ANDERSON, Auteur ; J. L. SILVERMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 59 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Angelman Syndrome  Behavior  Eeg  Igf  Insulin-like growth factor  Mouse model  Rat model  Ube3a  Ubiquitin Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder for which there is currently no cure or effective therapeutic. Since the genetic cause of AS is known to be dysfunctional expression of the maternal allele of ubiquitin protein ligase E3A (UBE3A), several genetic animal models of AS have been developed. Both the Ube3a maternal deletion mouse and rat models of AS reliably demonstrate behavioral phenotypes of relevance to AS and therefore offer suitable in vivo systems in which to test potential therapeutics. One promising candidate treatment is insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), which has recently been shown to ameliorate behavioral deficits in the mouse model of AS and improve cognitive abilities across model systems. METHODS: We used both the Ube3a maternal deletion mouse and rat models of AS to evaluate the ability of IGF-2 to improve electrophysiological and behavioral outcomes. RESULTS: Acute systemic administration of IGF-2 had an effect on electrophysiological activity in the brain and on a metric of motor ability; however the effects were not enduring or extensive. Additional metrics of motor behavior, learning, ambulation, and coordination were unaffected and IGF-2 did not improve social communication, seizure threshold, or cognition. LIMITATIONS: The generalizability of these results to humans is difficult to predict and it remains possible that dosing schemes (i.e., chronic or subchronic dosing), routes, and/or post-treatment intervals other than that used herein may show more efficacy. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a few observed effects of IGF-2, our results taken together indicate that IGF-2 treatment does not profoundly improve behavioral deficits in mouse or rat models of AS. These findings shed cautionary light on the potential utility of acute systemic IGF-2 administration in the treatment of AS. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00467-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459 [article] Insulin-like growth factor-2 does not improve behavioral deficits in mouse and rat models of Angelman Syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elizabeth L. BERG, Auteur ; S. P. PETKOVA, Auteur ; H. A. BORN, Auteur ; A. ADHIKARI, Auteur ; A. E. ANDERSON, Auteur ; J. L. SILVERMAN, Auteur . - 59 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 59 p. Mots-clés : Angelman Syndrome  Behavior  Eeg  Igf  Insulin-like growth factor  Mouse model  Rat model  Ube3a  Ubiquitin Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder for which there is currently no cure or effective therapeutic. Since the genetic cause of AS is known to be dysfunctional expression of the maternal allele of ubiquitin protein ligase E3A (UBE3A), several genetic animal models of AS have been developed. Both the Ube3a maternal deletion mouse and rat models of AS reliably demonstrate behavioral phenotypes of relevance to AS and therefore offer suitable in vivo systems in which to test potential therapeutics. One promising candidate treatment is insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), which has recently been shown to ameliorate behavioral deficits in the mouse model of AS and improve cognitive abilities across model systems. METHODS: We used both the Ube3a maternal deletion mouse and rat models of AS to evaluate the ability of IGF-2 to improve electrophysiological and behavioral outcomes. RESULTS: Acute systemic administration of IGF-2 had an effect on electrophysiological activity in the brain and on a metric of motor ability; however the effects were not enduring or extensive. Additional metrics of motor behavior, learning, ambulation, and coordination were unaffected and IGF-2 did not improve social communication, seizure threshold, or cognition. LIMITATIONS: The generalizability of these results to humans is difficult to predict and it remains possible that dosing schemes (i.e., chronic or subchronic dosing), routes, and/or post-treatment intervals other than that used herein may show more efficacy. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a few observed effects of IGF-2, our results taken together indicate that IGF-2 treatment does not profoundly improve behavioral deficits in mouse or rat models of AS. These findings shed cautionary light on the potential utility of acute systemic IGF-2 administration in the treatment of AS. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00467-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459

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