Nature Communications (Feb 2020)

Hyperactivated PTP1B phosphatase in parvalbumin neurons alters anterior cingulate inhibitory circuits and induces autism-like behaviors

  • Li Zhang,
  • Zhaohong Qin,
  • Konrad M. Ricke,
  • Shelly A. Cruz,
  • Alexandre F. R. Stewart,
  • Hsiao-Huei Chen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-14813-z
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 15

Abstract

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LMO4 has been linked genetically to autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Here, the authors investigate a role of LMO4 in parvalbumin neurons and, specifically, the regulation of dorsal ACC inhibitory circuits.