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ArticleFrontiers in neuroscience2023

Evaluating the effect of R-Baclofen and LP-211 on autistic behavior of the BTBR and

Shirin Sharghi, Stefanie Flunkert, Magdalena Daurer, Roland Rabl, Boris Philippe Chagnaud, Marcello Leopoldo, Enza Lacivita, Birgit Hutter-Paier, Manuela Prokesch

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Article in Frontiers in neuroscience, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Shirin SharghiDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
Stefanie FlunkertDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
Magdalena DaurerDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
Roland RablDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
Boris Philippe ChagnaudInstitute for Biology, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Graz, Austria.
Marcello LeopoldoDepartment of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
Enza LacivitaDepartment of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
Birgit Hutter-PaierDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
Manuela ProkeschDepartment of Neuropharmacology, QPS Austria GmbH, Grambach, Austria.
QPS (Austria) · ATUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro · ITUniversity of Graz · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a persistent neurodevelopmental condition characterized by two core behavioral symptoms: impaired social communication and interaction, as well as stereotypic, repetitive behavior. No distinct cause of ASD is known so far; however, excitatory/inhibitory imbalance and a disturbed serotoninergic transmission have been identified as prominent candidates responsible for ASD etiology. Methods: The GABA Results: BTBR mice showed motor deficits, elevated anxiety, and highly repetitive behavior of self-grooming. Conclusion: Our results add value to the current available data on these mouse models and the respective compounds. Yet, additional studies are needed to further test R-Baclofen and LP-211 as potential treatments for ASD therapy.

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5-HT7 receptor agonistanxietyautism spectrum disordersGABAB receptor agonistlocomotor behaviorrepetitive behaviorultrasonic vocalization

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PMID37065917
PMCPMC10097904
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