Transgenic mouse EDG2 knockout model

摘要

The present invention provides a transgenic non-human animal and method for using the same in evaluating a therapeutic agent for use in the treatment of Schizophrenia. More specifically, the invention is directed to a transgenic non-human animal which is incapable of expressing functional EDG2 protein. A theraupeutic agent is administered to the transgenic non-human animal incapable of expressing functional EDG2 protein and the effect of the agent on the animal is evaluated.