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Synaptic plasticity as a therapeutic target in the treatment of autism-related single-gene disorders.
Current pharmaceutical design - 1 Jan 2013
Pignatelli Marco, Feligioni Marco, Piccinin Sonia, Molinaro Gemma, Nicoletti Ferdinando, Nisticò Robert
Abstract excerpt
The term "Autism Spectrum" is often used to describe disorders that are currently classified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders. These disorders are typically characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors and/or cognitive delays or mental retardation; sometimes they present high comorbidity rates with epilepsy. Although these diagnoses share some common...
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