Properties of the Caudal Pontine Reticular Nucleus Neurons Determine the Acoustic Startle Response in < em > Cntnap2 < /em > KO Rats

CONCLUSIONS: Recruitment and size of PnC giant neurons are important factors for regulating the magnitude of the acoustic startle response in Cntnap2-⁣/- rats, particularly in males. These findings allow for a better understanding of increased reactivity to sound in Cntnap2-⁣/- rats and in CNTNAP2-associated disorders such as ASD.PMID:38538232 | DOI:10.31083/j.jin2303063
Source: Journal of Integrative Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research