Mice with a conditional knockout of MAPK1 in the CNS exhibit marked anomalies in multiple aspects of social behaviors, decreased anxiety-related behaviors and impaired long-term memory (Satoh et al., 2011).
Molecular Function
Serine/threonine kinase which acts as an essential component of the MAP kinase signal transduction pathway.
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Type of Disorder
Associated Disorders
Author, Year
Primary
ERK2 contributes to the control of social behaviors in mice.
Model Type:
Genetic
Model Genotype:
Homozygous
Mutation:
Conditional deletion of exon 2-3 of Mapk1 using Nestin-cre, in neuronal, glial and other cell types in the central and peripheral nervous system
Allele Type: Conditional loss-of-function
Strain of Origin: Not Specified
Genetic Background: Not Specified
ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Mutant ES Cell Line: Not Specified
Model Source: Not Specified
Description: Abnormal brain cytoarchitecture indicative of astrogliosis indicated by increased number of gfap positive cells in cortex
Exp Paradigm: Immunohistochemical analysis of coronal sections using astrocyte marker gfap
Description: Abnormal social interaction demonstrated by decreased interaction with social target
Exp Paradigm: Three-reoomed chamber test for social novelty
Description: Abnormal sociability demonstrated by no difference in time spent interacting with social or inanimate targets
Exp Paradigm: Open field test for social versus inanimate preference
Description: Abnormal long term memory indicated by decreased context freezing and cued fear conditioning
Exp Paradigm: Contextual/cued fear conditioning
Description: Abnormal maternal nurturing indicated by shorter duration of crouching for nursing and increased number of scattered pups in home cage
Exp Paradigm: Pup exchange test