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Analysis of neurotransmitters validates the importance of the dopaminergic system in autism spectrum disorder.
World journal of pediatrics : WJP - 1 Aug 2023
Saha Sharmistha, Chatterjee Mahasweta, Dutta Nilanjana, Sinha Swagata, Mukhopadhyay Kanchan
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BACKGROUND: The reasons behind the cardinal symptoms of communication deficits and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors that characterize autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remain unknown. The dopamine (DA) system, which regulates motor activity, goal-directed behaviors, and reward function, is believed to play a crucial role in ASD, although the exact mechanism is still unclear. Investigations have shown an association...
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