PRIMARY STUDY

Deficiency of autism-related Scn2a gene in mice disrupts sleep patterns and circadian rhythms

Key Findings:  The authors we identified HU-211 as a putative glutamate receptor modulator, that can partially reverse the sleep disturbance in the test animals.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  China, United States

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  HU-x Synthetic Cannabinoids

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Ligands Studied:  Glutamate




Citation:  Ma Z, et al. Deficiency of autism-related Scn2a gene in mice disrupts sleep patterns and circadian rhythms. Neurobiol Dis. 2022; 168:105690. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2022.105690

Authors:  Ma Z, Eaton M, Liu Y, Zhang J, Chen X, Tu X, Shi Y, Que Z, Wettschurack K, Zhang Z, Shi R, Chen Y, Kimbrough A, Lanman NA, Schust L, Huang Z, Yang Y