Cerebellar Mechanisms Underlying Autism-Like Cognitive Deficits in Mouse Offspring with Prenatal Valproic Acid Exposure
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ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Brain
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xulan Zhou
LAB HEAD: Juan Wang
PROVIDER: PXD068418 | Pride | 2025-11-10
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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Cerebellar Mechanisms Underlying Autism-like Cognitive Deficits in Mouse Offspring with Prenatal Valproic Acid Exposure.
Wang Juan J Zhou Xu-Lan XL Ma Zi-Han ZH Liu Li L Zhou Qian Q Wen Jia-Wei JW Wen Jia-Hui JH Su Hui H Zhang Yu-Han YH Xia Xiao-Chun XC
Toxics 20250930 10
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social communication and repetitive behaviors, involving various brain regions. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of the cerebellum in the pathophysiology of autism; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to establish a prenatal valproic acid (VPA)-induced mouse model of ASD and explore the potential molecular mechanisms underlying ...[more]
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