Animal Models of Febrile Seizures: Limitations and Recent Advances in the Field
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 1895 - 1895
Published: Nov. 16, 2024
Febrile
seizures
(FSs)
are
defined
as
occurring
in
children
aged
6
months
to
5
years
with
a
background
of
elevated
body
temperature.
It
is
one
the
most
common
neurological
disorders
childhood,
emphasizing
importance
understanding
causes
FSs
and
their
impact
on
developing
nervous
system.
However,
there
significant
limitations
technologies
currently
available
for
studying
etiology
pathophysiology
humans.
not
possible
adequately
capture
subtle
molecular
structural
rearrangements
system
that
can
occur
after
The
use
animal
models
be
invaluable
these
purposes.
commonly
used
modern
research
hyperthermic
rats
mice
10-12
days.
While
reproduce
many
characteristics
FSs,
they
have
certain
limitations.
This
review
outlines
key
considerations
when
working
provides
an
overview
current
approaches
producing
different
model
subjects,
presents
summary
findings
regarding
morphological
functional
changes
brain
behavioral
alterations
been
identified
studies
using
FSs.
Language: Английский
The Role of DNA Methylation in Zebrafish Models of CNS Diseases
L. V. Yushko,
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A. D. Shevlyakov,
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M. A. Romazeva
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et al.
Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(3), P. 973 - 987
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
DNA
methylation
plays
an
important
role
in
the
regulation
of
gene
expression.
Its
deficits
brain
cause
various
neurological
diseases,
including
autism,
schizophrenia
and
mood
disorders.
The
zebrafish
(
Danio
rerio
)
is
a
promising
model
organism
biomedicine.
Given
its
high
genetic
physiological
homology
with
humans,
studying
genome
can
help
elucidate
molecular
processes
underlying
etiology
pathogenesis
as
well
develop
novel
therapies.
Here,
we
discuss
mechanisms
diseases
associated
dysregulation
their
pharmacological
models
zebrafish.
We
also
evaluate
limitations
possible
directions
for
further
research
this
field.
Mounting
evidence
summarized
here
supports
effective
elucidating
pathologies
compromised
methylation.
Language: Английский
The Role of DNA Methylation in Zebrafish Models of CNS Diseases
L. V. Yushko,
No information about this author
A. D. Shevlyakov,
No information about this author
M. A. Romazeva
No information about this author
et al.
Российский физиологический журнал им И М Сеченова,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
110(5), P. 661 - 679
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
DNA
methylation
plays
an
important
role
in
the
regulation
of
gene
expression.
Disturbances
this
process
brain
cause
various
neurological
diseases,
including
autism,
schizophrenia
and
mood
disorders.
Zebrafish
(Danio
rerio)
are
a
promising
model
organism
biomedicine.
Given
high
genetic
physiological
homology
with
humans,
studying
genome
deficits
zebrafish
can
help
to
clarify
molecular
processes
underlying
etiology
pathogenesis
as
well
develop
novel
therapies.
Here,
we
discuss
mechanisms
diseases
associated
its
dysregulation
their
pharmacological
models
zebrafish.
We
also
evaluate
limitations
possible
directions
for
further
research
field.
Mounting
evidence
summarized
here
supports
effective
elucidating
pathologies
impaired
methylation.
Language: Английский