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Endocannabinoid markers in autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review of human studies.
Psychiatry research - 1 Dec 2021
De Pol Michelle, Kolla Nathan J
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication deficits and patterns of restrictive and repetitive behavior. Although the neurological underpinnings of ASD remain elusive, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) may play a role in modulating social behavior in ASD. Preclinical studies have suggested that alterations in the ECS result in ASD-like phenotypes, but...
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