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Neurometabolic disorders and dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports - 1 Mar 2009
Zecavati Nassim, Spence Sarah J
Abstract excerpt
The cause of autism remains largely unknown because it is likely multifactorial, arising from the interaction of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors. The specific role of metabolic abnormalities also is largely unknown, but current research may provide insight into the pathophysiologic underpinnings of autism, at least in some patients. We review a number of known neurometabolic disorders identified as...
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