Abstract
Fyn-deficient mice were produced by inserting the β-galactosidase gene (lacZ) into the fyn gene locus. The homozygously Fyn kinase-deficient (fynz/fynz) mice exhibited stronger light aversion in the light-dark choice test and higher fear-response scores in the novelty preference and passive avoidance tests than did the heterozygously Fyn-deficient (+/fynz) mice. These results indicate that fynz/fynz mice are hyperresponsive to fear-inducing stimuli.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 179-182 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Molecular Brain Research |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11-1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Molecular Biology
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience