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NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
Volume 152, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105319
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Social play behaviour; Rats; Neurotransmission; Brain; Neurodevelopmental disorders
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Social play behavior has significant effects on brain and behavior development in mammals as well as certain birds and reptiles. The majority of research in this field has been conducted using male rats, including studies on pharmacological and genetic models for autism spectrum disorders, early life manipulations, and environmental factors impacting play behavior. This review summarizes recent advancements and highlights unresolved questions for future studies.
Social play behaviour is a highly energetic and rewarding activity that is of great importance for the development of brain and behaviour. Social play is abundant during the juvenile and early adolescent phases of life, and it occurs in most mammalian species, as well as in certain birds and reptiles. To date, the majority of research into the neural mechanisms of social play behaviour has been performed in male rats. In the present review we summarize studies on the neurobiology of social play behaviour in rats, including work on pharmacological and genetic models for autism spectrum disorders, early life manipulations and environmental factors that influence play in rats. We describe several recent developments that expand the field, and highlight outstanding questions that may guide future studies.
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