Heavy Metals and Autism

Champika Gamakaranage

doi:10.21767/2473-6457.100012

Heavy Metals and Autism

Champika Gamakaranage

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Autism is rapidly growing worldwide with a massive impact on families, countries, and economies. Genetic and environmental causes are thought to be the main group of etiology of autism. Genetic mutations in multiple genes are identified, but they affect only less than 1/3 of cases. Environmental causes, especially trace elements deficiency and excess, leading to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through several mechanisms are discussed in this editorial, with a mini literature survey. However, satisfactory evidence for a clear mechanism or aetiology of autism is still lacking. Thus delays the development of an effective treatment strategy for ASD

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Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Heavy Metal Toxicity and Diseases
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21767/2473-6457.100012
Publication status	Published - 12 Sept 2016

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