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  • Schizophrenia (SCZD) affects 1% globally, with high heritability (80-85%).
  • Previous studies show reduced brain volume and altered neurotransmitter activity in SCZD.
  • Cellular and molecular defects in SCZD remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cellular and molecular defects in schizophrenia.
  • To model SCZD using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs).

Main Methods:

  • Direct reprogramming of SCZD patient fibroblasts into hiPSCs.
  • Differentiation of SCZD hiPSCs into neurons.
  • Analysis of neuronal connectivity, gene expression, and protein levels.
  • Treatment of SCZD neurons with the antipsychotic loxapine.

Main Results:

  • SCZD hiPSC-derived neurons exhibited diminished neuronal connectivity, reduced neurite number, and decreased PSD95 and glutamate receptor expression.
  • Gene expression profiling revealed alterations in cyclic AMP and WNT signaling pathways.
  • Loxapine treatment ameliorated key cellular and molecular SCZD phenotypes.

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  • Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons display phenotypes and gene expression changes associated with schizophrenia.
  • This study provides a model for investigating complex genetic psychiatric disorders like SCZD.
  • Findings suggest potential therapeutic targets within the identified signaling pathways.