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Altered mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and corticostriatal connectivity in a Shank3 complete knockout model of autism.

ABSTRACT: Human neuroimaging studies suggest that aberrant neural connectivity underlies behavioural deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but the molecular and neural circuit mechanisms underlying ASDs remain elusive. Here, we describe a complete knockout mouse model of the autism-associated Shank3 gene, with a deletion of exons 4-22 (?e4-22). Both mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and mGluR5-mediated signalling are selectively altered in striatal neurons. These changes are associated with perturbed function at striatal synapses, abnormal brain morphology, aberrant structural connectivity and ASD-like behaviour. In vivo recording reveals that the cortico-striatal-thalamic circuit is tonically hyperactive in mutants, but becomes hypoactive during social behaviour. Manipulation of mGluR5 activity attenuates excessive grooming and instrumental learning differentially, and rescues impaired striatal synaptic plasticity in ?e4-22(-/-) mice. These findings show that deficiency of Shank3 can impair mGluR5-Homer scaffolding, resulting in cortico-striatal circuit abnormalities that underlie deficits in learning and ASD-like behaviours. These data suggest causal links between genetic, molecular, and circuit mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of ASDs.

SUBMITTER: Wang X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4866051 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Altered mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and corticostriatal connectivity in a Shank3 complete knockout model of autism.

Wang Xiaoming X Bey Alexandra L AL Katz Brittany M BM Badea Alexandra A Kim Namsoo N David Lisa K LK Duffney Lara J LJ Kumar Sunil S Mague Stephen D SD Hulbert Samuel W SW Dutta Nisha N Hayrapetyan Volodya V Yu Chunxiu C Gaidis Erin E Zhao Shengli S Ding Jin-Dong JD Xu Qiong Q Chung Leeyup L Rodriguiz Ramona M RM Wang Fan F Weinberg Richard J RJ Wetsel William C WC Dzirasa Kafui K Yin Henry H Jiang Yong-Hui YH

Nature communications 20160510

Human neuroimaging studies suggest that aberrant neural connectivity underlies behavioural deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but the molecular and neural circuit mechanisms underlying ASDs remain elusive. Here, we describe a complete knockout mouse model of the autism-associated Shank3 gene, with a deletion of exons 4-22 (Δe4-22). Both mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and mGluR5-mediated signalling are selectively altered in striatal neurons. These changes are associated with perturbed functio ...[more]

PMID: 27161151

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Project description:BackgroundMild behavioral impairment (MBI) is a syndrome characterized by later life onset, sustained neuropsychiatric symptoms as a marker of dementia risk. In Parkinson's disease (PD), MBI has been associated with worse cognitive abilities and increased cortical atrophy. However, the circuit level correlates of MBI have not been investigated in this population. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between MBI and corticostriatal connectivity in PD patients. This emphasis on corticostriatal connectivity was due to the significant role of these circuits in neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms across disease conditions.MethodsSeventy-four non-demented patients with PD were administered the MBI-checklist, and classified as having high MBI (PD-MBI; n = 21) or low MBI scores (PD-noMBI; n = 53). Corticostriatal connectivity was assessed with both an atlas and seed-based analysis. The atlas analysis consisted of calculating the average connectivity between the striatal network and the default mode (DMN), central executive (CEN), and saliency networks (SAN). Structural measurements of cortical thickness and volume were also assessed. PD-MBI and PD-noMBI patients were compared, along with a group of age matched healthy control subjects (HC; n = 28). Subsequently, a seed analysis assessed the relationship of MBI scores with the connectivity of twelve seeds within the striatum while controlling for cognitive ability. A complementary analysis assessed the relationship between striatal connectivity and cognition, while controlling for MBI-C.ResultsPD-MBI demonstrated decreased connectivity between the striatum and both the DMN and SAN compared to PD-noMBI and HC. The decreased connectivity between the striatum and the SAN was explained partly by increased atrophy within the SAN in PD-MBI. The seed analysis revealed a relationship between higher MBI scores and lower connectivity of the left caudate head to the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and left middle frontal gyrus. Higher MBI-C scores were also related to decreased connectivity of the right caudate head with the anterior cingulate cortex, precuneus, and left supramarginal gyrus, as well as increased connectivity to the left hippocampus and right cerebellar hemisphere. Caudate-precuneus connectivity was independently associated with both global behavioural and cognitive scores.ConclusionThese results suggest PD-MBI is associated with altered corticostriatal connectivity, particularly between the head of the caudate and cortical regions associated with the DMN and SAN. In particular, caudate-precuneus connectivity is associated with both global behavioral and cognitive symptoms in PD.

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Altered mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and corticostriatal connectivity in a Shank3 complete knockout model of autism.

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Altered mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and corticostriatal connectivity in a Shank3 complete knockout model of autism.

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