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Genetic mutations and synaptic dysfunctions in social interaction disorders: insights from invertebrate models to humans

Jul 2026 · Metabolic brain disease · Vol 41 · 0 citations · 95 references
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This review integrates findings from studies across various model organisms to elucidate how alterations in synaptic function disrupt social interaction, and discusses the use of drugs and gene therapies in the management and treatment of the symptoms observed in social interaction disorders.

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