A QTL on rat chromosome 7 modulates prepulse inhibition, a neuro-behavioral trait of ADHD, in a Lewis x SHR intercross

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder with a substantial genetic component. The Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHR), considered as a good animal model of ADHD, also show less anxiety...

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Main Authors: Ramos André, Raba Frantz, Terenina-Rigaldie Elena, Vendruscolo Leandro, Takahashi Reinaldo, Mormède Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/2/1/21