TIA1 Mutant Mouse Model Exhibits Motor Deficits and Neurodegenerative Characteristics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - PubMed
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- TIA1 mutant mouse model developed to study ALS mechanisms.
- Model exhibits ALS features: TDP-43 accumulation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and muscle atrophy.
- Behavioral tests (open-field and rotarod) used to assess motor function.
- Homozygous mutation design differs from human heterozygous TIA1 mutations in ALS.
- Findings provide insights into TIA1-ALS relationship but caution needed for human extrapolation.