The deficiency of htr6 gene results in aberrant brain development and epileptiform discharges in zebrafish larvae

Background

The 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 6 (HTR6) is a G protein-coupled receptor implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy. Our previous studies identified a somatic HTR6 mutation in brain surgical specimens from patients with focal cortical dysplasia type II, suggesting its potential involvement in disease pathogenesis.