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Assessment of haptoglobin alleles in autism spectrum disorders.
Scientific reports - 8 May 2020
Cupaioli Francesca Anna, Mosca Ettore, Magri Chiara, Gennarelli Massimo, Moscatelli Marco, Raggi Maria Elisabetta, Landini Martina, Galluccio Nadia, Villa Laura, Bonfanti Arianna, Renieri Alessandra, Fallerini Chiara, Minelli Alessandra, Marabotti Anna, Milanesi Luciano, Fasano Alessio, Mezzelani Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
Gene-environment interactions, by means of abnormal macromolecular intestinal adsorption, is one of the possible causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) predominantly in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Pre-haptoglobin-2 (zonulin), encoded by the Haptoglobin (HP) allele-2 gene, enhances the intestinal permeability by modulation of intercellular tight junctions. The two alleles of HP, HP1 and HP2,...
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