Project description:Exosomes have been demonstrated to exert momentous roles in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, we aimed to make contribution to understanding pathogenesis of ASD and screen for the potential biomarkers associated with the occurrence and development of ASD.
Project description:Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been recently recognized as potential biomarkers of ASD as they are dysregulated in various tissues of individuals with ASD. However, it remains unclear whether miRNA expression is altered in individuals with high-functioning ASD. Here, we investigated the miRNA expression profile in peripheral blood from adults with high-functioning ASD, and age and gender-matched healthy controls. Our findings may provide insights regarding the molecular clues for recognizing high-functioning ASD.
Project description:Gene expression in blood of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was studied. Transcriptional profiles were compared with age and gender matched, typically developing children from the general population (GP) or IQ matched children with mental retardation or developmental delay (MR/DD). Keywords: autism analysis
Project description:This project aims to identify internal biomarkers of drug, food and microbial exposures associated to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodevelopmental outcomes in an enriched-risk cohort. Using targeted and untargeted internal exposome approaches to identify exposures in maternal blood and child cord blood, internal metabolomics biomarkers will be associated with related exposures and also associated with ASD.
Project description:This project aims to identify internal biomarkers of drug, food and microbial exposures associated to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodevelopmental outcomes in an enriched-risk cohort. Using targeted and untargeted internal exposome approaches to identify exposures in maternal blood and child cord blood, internal metabolomics biomarkers will be associated with related exposures and also associated with ASD.
