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Brain abnormalities in immune defective mice.

G F Sherman1, L Morrison, G D Rosen

  • 1Dyslexia Research Laboratory, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA 02215.

Brain Research
|November 5, 1990
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Immune-disordered mice strains show higher rates of brain anomalies, including ectopic neurons in the neocortex. Specific strains like C57BL/6J-nu/nu and Snell dwarf exhibited significant abnormalities, suggesting a link between immune disorders and brain development.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Immune disorders are increasingly recognized for their potential impact on neurological development.
  • Previous studies noted brain abnormalities, specifically ectopic neurons in layer I of the neocortex, in autoimmune mouse strains like New Zealand Black (NZB) and BXSB.
  • The relationship between immune system dysfunction and central nervous system anomalies warrants further investigation across diverse mouse models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of brain anomalies in various mouse strains with immune disorders.
  • To compare the prevalence and types of cortical abnormalities in immune-disordered strains versus control strains.
  • To replicate previous findings on brain abnormalities in specific autoimmune mouse strains.

Main Methods:

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  • Examination of Nissl-stained serial brain sections under light microscopy.
  • Systematic survey of multiple mouse strains with known immune disorders (Snell dwarf, C57BL/6J-nu/nu, BALB/cByJ-nu/nu, SJL) and control strains.
  • Specific focus on identifying ectopic neurons in neocortical layer I and other cortical malformations.

Main Results:

  • The C57BL/6J-nu/nu, Snell dwarf, and BXSB strains exhibited the highest incidence of brain abnormalities (20-40%).
  • Cortical anomalies included ectopic neurons in layer I (C57BL/6J-nu/nu, BXSB), neuron-free areas, cortical layer rippling (Snell dwarf), and agenesis of the corpus callosum (one Snell dwarf case).
  • SJL, MRL/1, and MRL +/+ strains showed lower incidences (4-8%) of cortical abnormalities, while BALB/cByJ-nu/nu and control strains had none.

Conclusions:

  • Certain immune-disordered mouse strains, particularly C57BL/6J-nu/nu and Snell dwarf, display significant cortical brain anomalies.
  • The observed anomalies suggest a potential link between immune system status and brain development.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the specific immune-based mechanisms underlying these brain malformations.