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Blood Manganese Concentrations in Jamaican Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders

Center:

TX-LoneStar, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Katherine Loveland
[email protected]
713-486-2587

Product Description:

Manganese is an essential element for human health and development. Previous studies have shown neurotoxic effects in children exposed to higher levels of manganese. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs social interaction and communication. Several studies have hypothesized that ASD is caused through environmental exposures during crucial stages in brain development. Researchers investigated the possible association between blood manganese concentrations (BMC) and ASD. We also identified factors associated with BMC in typically developing (TD) Jamaican children.

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Manganese, Neurodevelopment, Seafood, Vegetables

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4237806/

COVID-19 Related Data:

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