Human speech- and reading-related genes display partially overlapping expression patterns in the marmoset brain

Masaki Kato; Kazuo Okanoya; Taku Koike; Erika Sasaki; Hideyuki Okano; Shigeru Watanabe; Atsushi Iriki

doi:10.1016/j.bandl.2014.03.007

Human speech- and reading-related genes display partially overlapping expression patterns in the marmoset brain

Masaki Kato, Kazuo Okanoya, Taku Koike, Erika Sasaki, Hideyuki Okano, Shigeru Watanabe, Atsushi Iriki

Department of Physiology

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Abstract

Language is a characteristic feature of human communication. Several familial language impairments have been identified, and candidate genes for language impairments already isolated. Studies comparing expression patterns of these genes in human brain are necessary to further understanding of these genes. However, it is difficult to examine gene expression in human brain. In this study, we used a non-human primate (common marmoset; Callithrix jacchus) as a biological model of the human brain to investigate expression patterns of human speech- and reading-related genes. Expression patterns of speech disorder- (FoxP2, FoxP1, CNTNAP2, and CMIP) and dyslexia- (ROBO1, DCDC2, and KIAA0319) related genes were analyzed. We found the genes displayed overlapping expression patterns in the ocular, auditory, and motor systems. Our results enhance understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying language impairments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-38
Number of pages	13
Journal	Brain and Language
Volume	133
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2014.03.007
Publication status	Published - 2014 Jun

Keywords

Common marmoset
Dyslexia
Gene expression
Language
Specific language impairment
Vocal communication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Linguistics and Language
Cognitive Neuroscience
Speech and Hearing

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