Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized
by social impairment and restricted interactive and communicative behaviors. It may occur …

Autism-spectrum disorders (ASDs) are developmental disabilities that manifest in early
childhood and are characterized by qualitative abnormalities in social behaviors …

The oxytocin receptor (OXTR), encoded by the OXTR gene, is responsible for the signal
transduction after binding its ligand, oxytocin. Although this signaling is primarily involved in …

This study systematically reviewed available evidence regarding associations between
polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and socio-emotional and behavioral …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition
characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction. Common …

The human oxytocin (OXT) system is implicated in the regulation of complex social
behaviors, as well as in psychopathologies characterized by social deficits. Emerging …

Background Prenatal exposure to elevated interleukin (IL)-6 levels is associated with
increased risk for psychiatric disorders with a putative neurodevelopmental origin, such as …

There is emerging evidence implicating oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) DNA methylation
(DNAm) in social behaviour. This review investigated its association with autism spectrum …

Gut microbiota has become an issue of great importance recently due to its major role in
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over the past three decades, there has been a sustained …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous
group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Despite the extensive efforts of scientists, the …