Developmental regression and mitochondrial function in children with autism

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BACKGROUND: Developmental regression (DR) occurs in about one-third of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) yet it is poorly understood. Current evidence suggests that mitochondrial function in not normal in many children with ASD. However, the relationship between mitochondrial function and DR has not been well-studied in ASD. METHODS: This cross-sectional study of 32 children, 2 to 8 years old with ASD,...

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