Genetic Models and Molecular Pathways Underlying Autism Spectrum Disorders

Genetic Models and Molecular Pathways Underlying Autism Spectrum Disorders provides the most recent information about animal model systems that are available to study different forms of autism spectrum disorders. In addition to genetically engineered animals that uniquely model genetic forms of ASD, the volume also provides detailed information about the translational approaches to utilizing animal model systems to gain insights into human autism and developing therapeutics.

1. Overview of genetic models of autism spectrum disorders Jheel Patel, Jodi Lukkes and Anantha Shekhar 2. Neurofibromatosis type 1 as a model system to study molecular mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder symptoms Andrei I. Molosh and Anantha Shekhar 3. ERK/MAPK signaling and autism spectrum disorders Joseph Vithayathil, Joanna Pucilowska and Gary E. Landreth 4. From bedside to bench and back: Translating ASD models Drozd H. P., S.F. Karathanasis S. F., Molosh A, Lukkes J, D. Wade Clapp and A. Shekhar 5. Studying child development in genetic models of ASD Shruti Garg and Jonathan Green 6. Measurement considerations in pediatric research on autism spectrum disorders Karin S. Walsh and Srishti Rau