Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models

The study of gene × environment, as well as epistatic interactions in schizophrenia, has provided important insight into the complex etiopathologic basis of schizophrenia. It has also increased our understanding of the role of susceptibility genes in the disorder and is an important consideration as...

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Main Authors: Moran, Paula M., Stokes, Jennifer, Marr, Julia, Bock, Gavin, Desbonnet, Lieve, Waddington, J.L., O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P.
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Published: Hindawi 2016
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/44495/
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author Moran, Paula M.
Stokes, Jennifer
Marr, Julia
Bock, Gavin
Desbonnet, Lieve
Waddington, J.L.
O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P.
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Stokes, Jennifer
Marr, Julia
Bock, Gavin
Desbonnet, Lieve
Waddington, J.L.
O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P.
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description The study of gene × environment, as well as epistatic interactions in schizophrenia, has provided important insight into the complex etiopathologic basis of schizophrenia. It has also increased our understanding of the role of susceptibility genes in the disorder and is an important consideration as we seek to translate genetic advances into novel antipsychotic treatment targets. This review summarises data arising from research involving the modelling of gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia using preclinical genetic models. Evidence for synergistic effects on the expression of schizophrenia-relevant endophenotypes will be discussed. It is proposed that valid and multifactorial preclinical models are important tools for identifying critical areas, as well as underlying mechanisms, of convergence of genetic and environmental risk factors, and their interaction in schizophrenia.
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spelling nottingham-444952020-05-04T18:05:11Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/44495/ Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models Moran, Paula M. Stokes, Jennifer Marr, Julia Bock, Gavin Desbonnet, Lieve Waddington, J.L. O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P. The study of gene × environment, as well as epistatic interactions in schizophrenia, has provided important insight into the complex etiopathologic basis of schizophrenia. It has also increased our understanding of the role of susceptibility genes in the disorder and is an important consideration as we seek to translate genetic advances into novel antipsychotic treatment targets. This review summarises data arising from research involving the modelling of gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia using preclinical genetic models. Evidence for synergistic effects on the expression of schizophrenia-relevant endophenotypes will be discussed. It is proposed that valid and multifactorial preclinical models are important tools for identifying critical areas, as well as underlying mechanisms, of convergence of genetic and environmental risk factors, and their interaction in schizophrenia. Hindawi 2016-08-31 Article PeerReviewed Moran, Paula M., Stokes, Jennifer, Marr, Julia, Bock, Gavin, Desbonnet, Lieve, Waddington, J.L. and O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P. (2016) Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models. Neural Plasticity, 2016 . 2173748/1- 2173748/23. ISSN 1687-5443 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/np/2016/2173748/ doi:10.1155/2016/2173748 doi:10.1155/2016/2173748
spellingShingle Moran, Paula M.
Stokes, Jennifer
Marr, Julia
Bock, Gavin
Desbonnet, Lieve
Waddington, J.L.
O'Tuathaigh, C.M.P.
Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title_full Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title_fullStr Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title_full_unstemmed Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title_short Gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
title_sort gene × environment interactions in schizophrenia: evidence from genetic mouse models
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