Sex differences in autism spectrum disorder: diagnostic, neurobiological, and behavioral features
A Napolitano, S Schiavi, P La Rosa… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a
worldwide prevalence of about 1%, characterized by impairments in social interaction …
worldwide prevalence of about 1%, characterized by impairments in social interaction …
Why are autism spectrum conditions more prevalent in males?
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are much more common in males, a bias that may offer
clues to the etiology of this condition. Although the cause of this bias remains a mystery, we …
clues to the etiology of this condition. Although the cause of this bias remains a mystery, we …
The androgen receptor gene mutations database: 2012 update
B Gottlieb, LK Beitel, A Nadarajah, M Paliouras… - Human …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The current version of the androgen receptor gene (AR) mutations database is described. A
major change to the database is that the nomenclature and numbering scheme now …
major change to the database is that the nomenclature and numbering scheme now …
Endocrine disrupters: a review of some sources, effects, and mechanisms of actions on behaviour and neuroendocrine systems
Some environmental contaminants interact with hormones and may exert adverse
consequences as a result of their actions as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …
consequences as a result of their actions as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …
Variation in the β-endorphin, oxytocin, and dopamine receptor genes is associated with different dimensions of human sociality
E Pearce, R Wlodarski, A Machin… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
There is growing evidence that the number and quality of social relationships have
substantial impacts on health, well-being, and longevity, and, at least in animals, on …
substantial impacts on health, well-being, and longevity, and, at least in animals, on …
Etiologies underlying sex differences in autism spectrum disorders
SM Schaafsma, DW Pfaff - Frontiers in neuroendocrinology, 2014 - Elsevier
The male predominance of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is one of the best-known, and
at the same time, one of the least understood characteristics of these disorders. In this paper …
at the same time, one of the least understood characteristics of these disorders. In this paper …
Sex-specific serum biomarker patterns in adults with Asperger's syndrome
E Schwarz, PC Guest, H Rahmoune, L Wang… - Molecular …, 2011 - nature.com
Autism spectrum conditions have been hypothesized to be an exaggeration of normal male
low-empathizing and high-systemizing behaviors. We tested this hypothesis at the molecular …
low-empathizing and high-systemizing behaviors. We tested this hypothesis at the molecular …
Dysregulation of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), aromatase (CYP19A1), and ER co-activators in the middle frontal gyrus of autism spectrum disorder subjects
A Crider, R Thakkar, AO Ahmed, A Pillai - Molecular autism, 2014 - Springer
Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are much more common in males than in
females. Molecular alterations within the estrogen receptor (ER) signaling pathway may …
females. Molecular alterations within the estrogen receptor (ER) signaling pathway may …
Decoding the contribution of dopaminergic genes and pathways to autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a debilitating brain illness causing social deficits, delayed
development and repetitive behaviors. ASD is a heritable neurodevelopmental disorder with …
development and repetitive behaviors. ASD is a heritable neurodevelopmental disorder with …
The role of androgens and estrogens in social interactions and social cognition
Gonadal hormones are becoming increasingly recognized for their effects on cognition.
Estrogens, in particular, have received attention for their effects on learning and memory that …
Estrogens, in particular, have received attention for their effects on learning and memory that …