Matej Mlinarič (Author), Maja Jekovec-Vrhovšek (Author), David Neubauer (Author), Alenka France Štiglic (Author), Joško Osredkar (Author)

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) belongs to the group of complex developmental disorders. Novel studies have suggested that genetic and environmental factors equally affect the risk of ASD. Identification of environmental factors involved in the development of ASD is therefore crucial for a better understanding of its etiology. Whether there is a causal link between trace elements, brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ASD remains a matter of debate and requires further studies. (2) In the prospective part of the study, we included 194 children, including an age-matched control group; in the retrospective study, 28 children with available MRI imaging were included. All children had urine analysis of trace elements performed. In those with available brain MRI, linear indexes for the ventricular volumes were measured and calculated. (3) We found the highest vanadium, rubidium, thallium, and silver levels in children with ASD. These elements also correlated with the estimated ventricular volume based on MRI indexes in children with ASD in the subanalysis. However, the severity of the deficits did not correlate with brain MRI indexes of our elements, except negatively with magnesium. (4) Trace elements have an impact on children with ASD, but further multi-centric studies are needed to explain the pathophysiological mechanisms.

Keywords

autism spectrum disorders;trace elements;ventricular indexes;

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Language: English
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Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL FFA - Faculty of Pharmacy
UDC: 616.896
COBISS: 203689475 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1422-0067
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: motnje avtističnega spektra;elementi v sledovih;ventrikularni indeksi;Avtizem;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: str. 1-16
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ25
Issue: ǂissue ǂ15, [article no.] 8050
Chronology: 2024
DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158050
ID: 24720521