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Genetic inactivation of serine racemase produces behavioral phenotypes related to schizophrenia in mice


ABSTRACT: Abnormal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) function has been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. D-serine is an important NMDAR modulator, and to elucidate the role of the D-serine synthesis enzyme serine racemase (Srr) in schizophrenia, we identified and characterized mice with an ENU-induced mutation that results in a complete loss of Srr activity and drastically reduced D-serine levels. Mutant mice displayed behaviors relevant to schizophrenia, including impairments in prepulse inhibition, sociability and spatial discrimination. Behavioral deficits were rescued by D-serine and the atypical antipsychotic clozapine, and were conversely, amplified by NMDAR inhibition. Expression profiling revealed that the Srr mutation influenced several genes that have been linked to schizophrenia and cognitive ability. Furthermore, analysis of Srr genetic variants in humans identified a robust association with schizophrenia. This study demonstrates that aberrant serine racemase function and diminished D-serine may contribute to schizophrenia pathogenesis, and that D-serine may be a beneficial form of treatment Keywords: genetic-mutant vs. wildtype comparison

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE13974 | GEO | 2009/09/05

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA110227

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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