Role of TLR9 in central nervous system development

Description:

This project investigates the behavioral and molecular alterations resulting from the genetic deletion of TLR9 during development.  TLR9 knockout mice are used as a model.  The behavioral paradigms assess motor function, sensory reactivity, and learning.

 

Name of Collaborator:

Kevin Beck, Ph.D., Richard Servatius Ph.D., and colleagues, EOVA and NJMS

 

Related Publications

• Toll-like receptor 9 deficiency impacts sensory and motor behaviors.
  April 24, 2013

 

Related Faculty & Staff

• Robert F. Heary, M.D.
• Stella Elkabes, Ph.D.
• Ayomi Ratnayake, M.S.
• Li Ni, M.D.