The striatal matrix compartment is expanded in autism spectrum disorder
Jeff L. Waugh,
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Ayman Hassan,
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Adrian T. Funk
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et al.
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Abstract
Background
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
the
second-most
common
neurodevelopmental
in
childhood.
This
complex
developmental
manifests
with
restricted
interests,
repetitive
behaviors,
and
difficulties
communication
social
awareness.
The
inherited
acquired
causes
of
ASD
impact
many
diverse
brain
regions,
challenging
efforts
to
identify
a
shared
neuroanatomical
substrate
for
this
range
symptoms.
striatum
its
connections
are
among
most
implicated
sites
abnormal
structure
and/or
function
ASD.
Striatal
projection
neurons
develop
segregated
tissue
compartments,
matrix
striosome,
that
histochemically,
pharmacologically,
functionally
distinct.
Immunohistochemical
assessment
animal
models
autism
described
matrix:striosome
volume
ratios,
an
possible
shift
from
striosome
volume.
Shifting
ratio
could
result
expansion
matrix,
reduction
spatial
redistribution
or
combination
these
changes.
Each
type
ratio-shifting
abnormality
may
predispose
but
yield
different
combinations
features.
Methods
We
developed
cohort
426
children
adults
(213
matched
ASD-control
pairs)
performed
connectivity-based
parcellation
(diffusion
tractography)
striatum.
identified
voxels
matrix-like
striosome-like
patterns
structural
connectivity.
Results
Matrix-like
was
increased
ASD,
no
evident
change
organization
compartment.
inter-compartment
difference
(matrix
minus
striosome)
within
each
individual
31%
larger
both
caudate
putamen,
somatotopic
zones
throughout
rostral-caudal
extent
Subjects
moderate
elevations
ADOS
(Autism
Diagnostic
Observation
Schedule)
scores
had
volume,
those
highly
elevated
3.7-fold
increases
Conclusions
Matrix
embedded
distinct
functional
networks,
suggesting
compartment-selective
injury
maldevelopment
mediate
specific
clinical
Previously,
assessing
striatal
compartments
humans
required
post
mortem
tissue.
provides
means
assess
neuropsychiatric
diseases
compartment-specific
abnormalities.
While
other
mechanisms
also
increase
chance
developing
social,
sensory,
motor
phenotypes
Language: Английский
Reinforcement learning
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Expanding the brain’s terrain for reward
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
387(6732), P. 362 - 363
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
A
previously
unknown
region
in
the
brainstem
controls
dopamine
activity
Language: Английский
Newly characterized striatal circuits add twist to ‘go/no-go’ model of movement control
Claudia López Lloreda
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The Transmitter,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Basal ganglia: Uniting circuit logic between matrix and striosome
Willa G. Kerkhoff,
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William R. Stauffer
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Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(22), P. R1149 - R1152
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Functional Neuroanatomy of the Normal and Pathological Basal Ganglia
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. a041617 - a041617
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
The
term
"basal
ganglia"
refers
to
a
group
of
interconnected
subcortical
nuclei
engaged
in
motor
planning
and
movement
initiation,
executive
functions,
behaviors,
emotions.
Dopamine
released
from
the
substantia
nigra
is
underlying
driving
force
keeping
basal
ganglia
network
under
proper
equilibrium
and,
indeed,
reduction
dopamine
levels
triggers
dysfunction,
setting
groundwork
for
several
disorders.
canonical
model
has
been
instrumental
most
our
current
understanding
normal
pathological
functioning
this
network.
This
explains
how
cortical
information
flows
through
back
cortex
by
going
two
pathways
with
opposing
effects
that
together
lead
execution
given
movement.
paved
way
standard
clinical
management
Parkinson's
disease,
where
pharmacological
neurosurgical
treatments
place
collectively
afford
an
impressive
symptomatic
alleviation.
Although
much
remained,
enriched
new
arrivals
gathered
evidence
provided
last
three
decades.
Here,
we
sought
provide
comprehensive
review
network,
emphasis
on
structure,
connectivity
patterns,
basic
operational
principles,
both
conditions.
Language: Английский