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GPx1 rs1050450 Polymorphism Modulates Selenium Status and Glutathione Peroxidase 1 Activity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study from Western Algeria.
Biological trace element research - 1 Apr 2026
Amraoui Nawel, Dali-Sahi Majda, Salmi Takwa, Kachekouche Youssouf, Harek Yahia, Benguella-Benmansour Meriem, Berrahoui Samira, Dib Joanna, Benosman Cherifa, Dennouni-Medjati Nouria
Abstract excerpt
Oxidative stress plays a central role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The rs1050450 (Pro198Leu) polymorphism of glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx1), a selenium-dependent antioxidant enzyme, may modulate selenium status and enzymatic activity. This case-control study included 75 children in western Algeria (35 children with ASD, 40 controls). Plasma selenium was quantified by voltammetry, erythrocyte GPx1 activity...
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