Biochemical, Genetic and Clinical Diagnostic Approaches to Autism-Associated Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
Genes (Basel)
; 14(4)2023 03 27.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37107561
ABSTRACT
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social interaction, limited communication skills, and restrictive and repetitive behaviours. The pathophysiology of ASD is multifactorial and includes genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, whereas a causal relationship has been described between ASD and inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs). This review describes biochemical, genetic, and clinical approaches to investigating IMDs associated with ASD. The biochemical work-up includes body fluid analysis to confirm general metabolic and/or lysosomal storage diseases, while the advances and applications of genomic testing technology would assist with identifying molecular defects. An IMD is considered likely underlying pathophysiology in ASD patients with suggestive clinical symptoms and multiorgan involvement, of which early recognition and treatment increase their likelihood of achieving optimal care and a better quality of life.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Autistic Disorder
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Metabolic Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Genes (Basel)
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Sri Lanka