Abstract:Amongst the numerous genes associated with intellectual disability, SYNGAP1 stands out for its frequency and penetrance of loss-of-function variants found in patients, as well as the wide range of co-morbid disorders associated with its mutation. Most studies exploring the pathophysiological alterations caused by Syngap1 haploinsufficiency in mouse models have focused on cognitive problems and epilepsy, however whether and to what extent sensory perception and processing are altered by Syngap1 haploinsufficien… Show more
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