Derivation and Evaluation of Amygdalo-Prefrontal Connections in Humans and Monkeys Using Diffusion Tractography
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Target audience: Clinical scientists interested in autism, comparative neuroanatomists, MRI engineers Background: The amygdaloid (Amyg) complex and its connectivity with prefrontal cortical areas comprises a major component of the ‘social brain’ network and is critical for modeling the pathophysiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Although extensive studies on Amyg-prefrontal connections have been performed in monkeys using invasive tracers, research on the related connectivity in humans is largely lacking. Such knowledge is important, as it is a prerequisite for understanding the neural networks in ASD in humans.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013