Deficit in Attachment Behavior in Mice Lacking the µ-Opioid Receptor Gene
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Endogenous opioid binding to μ receptors is hypothesized to mediate natural rewards and has been proposed to be the basis of infant attachment behavior. Here, we report that μ-opioid receptor knockout mouse pups emit fewer ultrasonic vocalizations when removed from their mothers but not when exposed to cold or male mice odors. Moreover these knockout pups do not show a preference toward their mothers' cues and do not show ultrasonic calls potentiation after brief maternal exposure. Results from this study may indicate a molecular mechanism for diseases characterized by deficits in attachment behavior, such as autism or reactive attachment disorder.
Male, Mice, Knockout, Behavior, Animal, Genotype, Maternal Deprivation, Receptors, Opioid, mu, Bedding and Linens, Mothers, [SDV.GEN] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Genetics, Object Attachment, Cold Temperature, Mice, Animals, Newborn, Reward, Mutation, Odorants, Animals, Female, Cues, Vocalization, Animal, Maternal Behavior
Male, Mice, Knockout, Behavior, Animal, Genotype, Maternal Deprivation, Receptors, Opioid, mu, Bedding and Linens, Mothers, [SDV.GEN] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Genetics, Object Attachment, Cold Temperature, Mice, Animals, Newborn, Reward, Mutation, Odorants, Animals, Female, Cues, Vocalization, Animal, Maternal Behavior
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