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Autism Target Discovered in Endothelial Cells in Genetic Deletion Mouse Model

Researchers reversed certain behavioral symptoms in a 16p11.2 deletion mouse model of autism spectrum disorder by activating the P2Y2 receptor in endothelial cells of brain blood vessels, which increased blood flow in the brain.

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Researchers reversed certain behavioral symptoms in a 16p11.2 deletion mouse model of autism spectrum disorder by activating the P2Y2 receptor in endothelial cells of brain blood vessels, which increased...

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Researchers reversed certain behavioral symptoms in a 16p11.2 deletion mouse model of autism spectrum disorder by activating the P2Y2 receptor in endothelial cells of brain blood vessels, which increased blood flow in the brain.

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