Abstract:Maternal immune activation (MIA) during pregnancy increases the odds of developing neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in life. In pregnant mice, MIA can be induced by injecting the viral mimic polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly(I:C) to pregnant dams resulting in altered fetal neurodevelopmental and behavioral changes in their progeny. Although the murine MIA model has been extensively studied worldwide, the underlying mechanisms have only been partially elucidated. Furth… Show more
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