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Intestinal Predictors of Whole Blood Serotonin Levels in Children With or Without Autism

  • 21-06-2022
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Abstract

Hyperserotonemia, or elevated levels of whole blood serotonin (WB5-HT), was the first biomarker linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite numerous studies investigating the etiology of hyperserotonemia, results have been inconsistent. Recent findings suggest a relationship between the immune system and hyperserotonemia. The current study investigated whether intestinal 5-HT levels, 5-HT gene expression, or intestinal cell types predict WB5-HT. Participants included thirty-one males aged 3–18 who were classified into one of three groups: ASD and functional GI issues, typically developing with GI issues, and typically developing without GI issues. Samples from a lower endoscopy were analyzed to examine the pathways in predicting WB-5HT. Results demonstrated an association between T-Lymphocytes and WB5-HT.
Titel
Intestinal Predictors of Whole Blood Serotonin Levels in Children With or Without Autism
Auteurs
Miranda Zuniga-Kennedy
Micah Davoren
Lauren C. Shuffrey
Ruth Ann Luna
Tor Savidge
Vinay Prasad
George M. Anderson
Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele
Kent C. Williams
Publicatiedatum
21-06-2022
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05597-w
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