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Association Between Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroup Variation and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
JAMA psychiatry - 1 Nov 2017
Chalkia Dimitra, Singh Larry N, Leipzig Jeremy, Lvova Maria, Derbeneva Olga, Lakatos Anita, Hadley Dexter, Hakonarson Hakon, Wallace Douglas C
Abstract excerpt
Importance: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive or restrictive behavior. Although multiple physiologic and biochemical studies have reported defects in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in patients with ASD, the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation has remained relatively unexplored. Objective: To assess what impact...
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