Brain region-specific altered expression and association of mitochondria-related genes in autism

Brain region-specific altered expression and association of mitochondria-related genes in autism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mitochondrial dysfunction (MtD) has been observed in approximately five percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). MtD could impair highly energy-dependent processes such as neurodevelopment, thereby contributing to au...

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Main Authors: Anitha Ayyappan, Nakamura Kazuhiko, Thanseem Ismail, Yamada Kazuo, Iwayama Yoshimi, Toyota Tomoko, Matsuzaki Hideo, Miyachi Taishi, Yamada Satoru, Tsujii Masatsugu, Tsuchiya Kenji J, Matsumoto Kaori, Iwata Yasuhide, Suzuki Katsuaki, Ichikawa Hironobu, Sugiyama Toshiro, Yoshikawa Takeo, Mori Norio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Molecular Autism
Subjects:
Autism
Mitochondria
Postmortem brain
NEFL
Uncoupling protein
Metaxin
Online Access:http://www.molecularautism.com/content/3/1/12

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