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Amniotic fluid inflammatory cytokines: Potential markers of immunologic dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders
19 Dec 2011
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to analyze cytokine profiles in amniotic fluid (AF) samples of children developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and controls, adjusting for maternal autoimmune disorders and maternal infections during pregnancy. METHODS: AF samples of 331 ASD cases and 698 controls were analyzed for inflammatory cytokines using Luminex xMAP technology utilizing a historic birth cohort....
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