Autism is one of the most commonly diagnosed developmental disorders in children, with a rising tendency. Both genetic and environmental factors should play a role. Over 1000 genes are said to be affected. The clinical picture is characterized by changes in immune reactions and inflammatory processes.
Scientists have proposed to develop autism disease models from patients' own adult cells to develop a new approach of patient care. The nerve cells in the models would carry the autism genotype of the patient. Goal would be the identification of more precise and patient-specific therapeutic treatment options.
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https://blog.reprocell.com/stem-cells-for-autism?utm_content=88656386&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-1800484
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Monday, 08 April 2019 14:02
Autism model with stem cells Featured
Autimus is a complex developmental disorder that affects the ability to communicate and to build relationships with others. While a stem cell therapy is already in proress and the first successes have been achieved, other scientists want to do in vitro research on induced pluripotent stem cells to investigate the molecular causes of autism.
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