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  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

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  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental conditions affecting social communication.
  • Growing evidence suggests a link between ASD and mitochondrial diseases or energy generation abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing studies investigating the potential association between autism and mitochondrial dysfunction.
  • To highlight the need for advanced, non-invasive techniques to further explore this link.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies reporting on mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) complex activity and gene expression in individuals with ASD.
  • Discussion of limitations in current research, including small sample sizes and varied methodologies.

Main Results:

  • Findings suggest a correlation between ASD and impaired mitochondrial function, indicated by decreased ETC complex activity and reduced mitochondrial gene expression.
  • Existing studies often suffer from methodological limitations.

Conclusions:

  • The hypothesis of a link between autism and mitochondrial dysfunction is supported by current evidence.
  • Novel non-invasive imaging techniques, like near-infrared spectroscopy, are crucial for validating this association and measuring metabolic markers such as cytochrome c oxidase.