Exaggerated Cap-Dependent Translation as a Mechanism for Corticostriatal Dysfunction in Fragile X Syndrome Model Mice
Abstract
Our laboratories are committed to understanding the detailed molecular abnormalities associated with developmental disabilities and how these result in synaptic dysfunction and aberrant behavior. The overall hypothesis is that repetitive and perseverative behaviors exhibited by FXS patients that can be recapitulated in the FXS model mice are caused by affected cortico-striatal synapses. Our specific tasks are centered on a proteomic study of FXS striatal synapses by using a transgenic mouse model that allows to capture native post-synaptic densities. So far, we have generated the necessary number of animals, purified the synaptic complexes from different brain areas at two developmental stages and finally set up quantitative western blotting for the NMDA receptor. These experiments now enable us to identify quantitative and qualitative changes in the the protein composition of the post-synaptic densities, which will complement the electrophysiological and behavioral studies performed by the coordinator.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1044349
Entities
People
- Claudia Bagni
- Eric Klann