Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Autism
spectrum
disorders
(ASD)
are
highly
heritable,
heterogeneous
neurodevelopmental
characterized
by
clinical
presentation
of
atypical
social,
communicative,
and
repetitive
behaviors.
Over
the
past
25
years,
hundreds
ASD
risk
genes
have
been
identified.
Many
converge
on
key
molecular
pathways,
from
translational
control
to
those
regulating
synaptic
structure
function.
Despite
these
advances,
therapeutic
approaches
remain
elusive.
Emerging
data
unearthing
relationship
between
genetics,
microbes,
immunity
in
suggest
an
integrative
physiology
approach
could
be
paramount
delivering
breakthroughs.
Indeed,
advent
large-scale
multi-OMIC
acquisition,
analysis,
interpretation
is
yielding
increasingly
mechanistic
understanding
underlying
factors,
revealing
how
genetic
susceptibility
interacts
with
microbial
metabolism,
epigenetic
(re)programming,
influence
neurodevelopment
behavioral
outcomes.
It
now
possible
foresee
exciting
advancements
treatment
some
forms
that
markedly
improve
quality
life
productivity
for
autistic
individuals.
Here,
we
highlight
recent
work
gene
X
maternal
exposome
interactions
ASD,
emphasis
intrauterine
environment
fetal
neurodevelopment,
host–microbe
interactions,
evolving
landscape
ASD.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1412 - 1412
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
(ASD)
has
been
associated
with
a
complex
interplay
between
genetic
and
environmental
factors.
Prenatal
stress
exposure
identified
as
possible
risk
factor,
although
most
stress-exposed
pregnancies
do
not
result
in
ASD.
The
serotonin
transporter
(SERT)
gene
linked
to
reactivity,
the
presence
of
SERT
short
(S)-allele
shown
mediate
association
maternal
In
mouse
model,
we
investigated
effects
prenatal
genotype
on
offspring
behavior
explored
its
microRNA
(miRNA)
expression
during
pregnancy.
Pregnant
female
mice
were
divided
into
four
groups
based
(wildtype
or
heterozygous
knockout
(Sert-het))
absence
chronic
variable
(CVS)
Offspring
was
assessed
at
60
days
old
(PD60)
using
three-chamber
test,
open
field
elevated
plus-maze
marble-burying
test.
We
found
that
social
preference
index
(SPI)
SERT-het/stress
significantly
lower
than
wildtype
control
offspring,
indicating
reduced
for
interaction
approach,
specifically
males.
also
showed
more
frequent
grooming
compared
controls,
males,
suggesting
repetitive
behavior.
profiled
miRNA
blood
samples
collected
embryonic
day
21
(E21)
three
miRNAs
(mmu-miR-7684-3p,
mmu-miR-5622-3p,
mmu-miR-6900-3p)
differentially
expressed
group
all
other
groups.
These
findings
suggest
interact
influence
behavior,
late
pregnancy
may
serve
potential
marker
particular
subtype
ASD
pathogenesis.
International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
84(6), P. 558 - 566
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
a
set
of
neurobehavioral
manifestations
that
impose
poor
social
interaction
and
stereotyped
repetitive
patterns.
Several
mircoRNA
(miRNA)
dysregulations
underpin
ASD
pathophysiology
via
impairing
the
neurogenic
niches.
For
instance,
miR‐146a
miR‐106
differential
expressions
are
linked
to
deregulation
ASD‐related
genes
severity
clinical
symptoms,
respectively.
Breastfeeding
provides
newborns
with
many
bioactive
compounds
support
their
neurodevelopment
including
miRNA.
Our
pilot
study
evaluated
expression
pattern
miR‐106a
in
human
milk
(HM)
nursing
mothers
(
n
=
36)
having
autistic
children
compared
age‐matched
counterparts
neurotypical
as
controls.
Under
sterile
conditions,
breast
samples
were
collected
using
manual
sucking
pumps
centrifuged
separate
fat
layer.
Total
RNA
was
extracted
from
lipid
fraction,
profiles
both
quantitative
real‐time
polymerase
chain
reaction.
Among
test
group,
we
reported
some
factors
previously
HM
miRNA
perturbations:
gestational
diabetes,
hypertension,
cesarean
delivery.
showed
comparable
levels
mother
groups
p
0.8681),
whereas
significantly
downregulated
controls
0.0399).
Alternatively,
positively
associated
two
parameters:
Childhood
Rating
Scale
(CARS)
communication
language
domain
Diagnostic
Interview‐Revised
(ADI‐R)
r
0.6452,
0.0003
0.3958,
0.0410,
respectively).
The
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
maternal
fitness
predictive
biomarkers
for
ASD.
findings
suggest
may
originate
at
infancy
during
lactation
period.
Thus,
pre‐
postnatal
health
care
critical
maintain
optimal
miRNome
milk.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Metabolites
of
the
Amyloid-β
precursor
protein
(APP)
proteolysis
may
underlie
brain
overgrowth
in
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
(ASD).
We
have
found
elevated
APP
metabolites
(total
APP,
secreted
(s)
APPα,
and
α-secretase
adamalysins
plasma
tissue
children
with
ASD).
In
this
review,
we
highlight
several
lines
evidence
supporting
metabolites’
potential
contribution
to
macrocephaly
ASD.
First,
appears
early
corticogenesis,
placing
a
prime
position
accelerate
growth
neurons
glia.
are
upregulated
neuroinflammation,
another
contributor
excessive
appear
directly
affect
translational
signaling
pathways,
which
been
linked
single
gene
forms
syndromic
ASD
(Fragile
X
Syndrome,
PTEN,
Tuberous
Sclerosis
Complex).
Finally,
metabolites,
microRNA,
regulates
expression,
contribute
overgrowth,
particularly
increased
white
matter,
through
ERK
receptor
activation
on
PI3K/Akt/mTOR/Rho
GTPase
pathway,
favoring
myelination.
Psikhiatriya,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 68 - 77
Published: March 1, 2024
Background:
microRNAs
are
small
non-coding
RNAs
that
play
a
crucial
role
in
post-transcriptional
regulation
of
gene
expression.
Recent
studies
indicate
the
involvement
pathogenesis
various
psychiatric
disorders,
which
allows
to
consider
them
as
diagnostic
biomarkers
and
therapeutic
targets.
The
aim
this
literature
review
is
analyse
curren
research
on
formation
focusing
their
potential
prognostic
biomarkers.
Materials
methods:
find
relevant
publications,
we
searched
eLibrary
PubMed
databases
using
following
keywords
terms:
microRNAs,
mental
psychological
status,
biomarkers,
diagnosis,
prognosis.
Conclusion:
numerous
suggest
involved
critical
molecular
pathways
associated
with
including
neurotransmission,
neurodevelopment,
synaptic
plasticity.
Dysregulation
certain
has
been
observed
disorders
such
major
depressive
disorder,
schizophrenia,
bipolar
anxiety
autism
spectrum
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
addictive
disorders.
It
highlighted
investigated
have
high
be
used
opening
up
possibilities
for
early
detection
personalised
treatment
strategies.
identification
specific
different
offers
new
opportunities
develop
innovative
approaches
targeted
interventions.
However,
number
challenges
remain,
differences
microRNA
expression
levels
profiles
due
heterogeneity
need
standardisation
analysis
protocols
further
validation
large-scale
patient
populations.
Collaborative
efforts
between
basic
genetics
researchers
clinicians
needed
harness
full
diagnosis
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(11), P. 5826 - 5826
Published: May 27, 2024
Fetal
alcohol
spectrum
disorders
(FASDs)
are
leading
causes
of
neurodevelopmental
disability
but
cannot
be
diagnosed
early
in
utero.
Because
several
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
implicated
other
neurological
and
disorders,
the
effects
EtOH
exposure
on
expression
these
miRNAs
their
target
genes
pathways
were
assessed.
In
women
who
drank
(EtOH)
during
pregnancy
non-drinking
controls,
matched
individually
for
fetal
sex
gestational
age,
levels
brain-derived
exosomes
(FB-Es)
isolated
from
mothers’
serum
correlated
well
with
contents
corresponding
brain
tissues
obtained
after
voluntary
termination.
six
EtOH-exposed
cases
maternal
quantified
array
by
qRT-PCR.
FB-Es
10
selected
ddPCR.
Protein
ELISA.
There
significant
EtOH-associated
reductions
miRNAs,
including
miR-9
its
downstream
neuronal
targets
BDNF,
REST,
Synapsin,
Sonic
hedgehog.
20
paired
cases,
FB-E
strongly
eye
diameter,
a
prominent
feature
FASDs.
Thus,
might
serve
as
biomarker
to
predict
FASDs
at-risk
fetuses.
World Journal of Methodology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
BACKGROUND
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
a
complex
neurodevelopmental
with
multifaceted
origins.
In
recent
studies,
neuroinflammation
and
immune
dysregulation
have
come
to
the
forefront
in
its
pathogenesis.
There
are
studies
suggesting
that
stem
cell
therapy
may
be
effective
treatment
of
ASD.
AIM
To
evolve
landscape
ASD
treatment,
focusing
on
potential
benefits
safety
transplantation.
METHODS
A
detailed
case
report
presented,
displaying
positive
outcomes
observed
child
who
underwent
intrathecal
intravenous
Wharton’s
jelly-derived
mesenchymal
cells
(WJ-MSCs)
transplantation
combined
neurorehabilitation.
RESULTS
The
study
demonstrates
significant
improvement
child’s
functional
(Childhood
Rating
Scale,
Denver
2
Developmental
Screening
Test),
especially
language
gross
motor
skills.
No
serious
side
effects
were
encountered
during
2-year
follow-up.
CONCLUSION
findings
support
effectiveness
WJ-MSC
managing
Reports of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 1 - 12
Published: April 1, 2024
People
with
autism
frequently
exhibit
poor
social
skills,
communication
difficulties,
and
repetitive
stereotyped
behaviors.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
potential
promised
targets
in
developing
of
new
treatment
strategies
for
autism.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
relative
expression
miR-124a,
miR-34a-3p,
miR-545-3p,
miR-153,
BDNF
blood
samples
autistic
children.