2024
Impaired synaptic function and hyperexcitability of the pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex of autism-associated Shank3 mutant dogs
Zhu F, Shi Q, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Zhao H. Impaired synaptic function and hyperexcitability of the pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex of autism-associated Shank3 mutant dogs. Molecular Autism 2024, 15: 9. PMID: 38297387, PMCID: PMC10829216, DOI: 10.1186/s13229-024-00587-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortexPyramidal neuronsSHANK3 mutationsPrefrontal cortex neuronal activityPrefrontal cortex pyramidal neuronsSocial behaviorBrain slicesPrefrontal cortex's roleSynaptic transmissionPrefrontal cortex layersStudy social cognitionAutism spectrum disorderAutism-like behaviorsDendritic spine morphologyReduced dendritic complexitySocial cognitionSocial impairmentBehavioral alterationsNeural mechanismsExcitatory synaptic transmissionMutant rodent modelsHeightened anxietySpectrum disorderSpine densityImpaired synaptic function
2020
Subacute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome in Girls With SHANK3 Mutations Responds to Immunomodulation
Bey AL, Gorman MP, Gallentine W, Kohlenberg TM, Frankovich J, Jiang YH, Van Haren K. Subacute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome in Girls With SHANK3 Mutations Responds to Immunomodulation. Pediatrics 2020, 145: e20191490. PMID: 32015180, PMCID: PMC7802010, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-1490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionAntipsychotic AgentsAnxietyAutism Spectrum DisorderCatatoniaChildCompulsive BehaviorCryingDevelopmental DisabilitiesFemaleFrameshift MutationHallucinationsHumansImmunoglobulins, IntravenousImmunosuppressive AgentsImmunotherapyIrritable MoodMethylprednisoloneMutismNerve Tissue ProteinsNeuroprotective AgentsObsessive-Compulsive DisorderRecurrenceSelf CareSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersStereotyped BehaviorSyndromeUrinary IncontinenceUrinary RetentionConceptsClinical observationsChronic relapsing coursePeriod of treatmentYears of ageImmunomodulatory treatmentUrinary retentionRelapsing courseNeurologic regressionCase seriesAntipsychotic medicationNeuropsychiatric syndromeMood disordersImmune functionObsessive-compulsive behaviorRare monogenic disordersNeurobehavioral syndromeTranslational investigationsPremorbid levelSHANK3 mutationsPatientsHormonal stimuliMonogenic disordersResponsive phenotypeDevelopmental disabilitiesSyndrome
2018
Environmental enrichment has minimal effects on behavior in the Shank3 complete knockout model of autism spectrum disorder
Hulbert SW, Bey AL, Jiang Y. Environmental enrichment has minimal effects on behavior in the Shank3 complete knockout model of autism spectrum disorder. Brain And Behavior 2018, 8: e01107. PMID: 30317697, PMCID: PMC6236244, DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychosocial Profiles of Parents of Children with Undiagnosed Diseases: Managing Well or Just Managing?
McConkie‐Rosell A, Hooper SR, Pena LDM, Schoch K, Spillmann RC, Jiang Y, Cope H, Network U, Palmer C, Shashi V. Psychosocial Profiles of Parents of Children with Undiagnosed Diseases: Managing Well or Just Managing? Journal Of Genetic Counseling 2018, 27: 935-946. PMID: 29297108, PMCID: PMC6028305, DOI: 10.1007/s10897-017-0193-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosocial profileHealth care empowermentPsychological needsParents’ psychological needsHigh emotional costParents of childrenAnxiety symptomsEmotional costsUndiagnosed childrenOlder childrenGender differencesParentsUndiagnosed diseaseClinical sitesAnxietyChildrenUndiagnosed Diseases NetworkDegree toleranceHealth care engagementDepressionChronic illnessCare engagementClinical evaluationMedical findingsEmpowerment