Effects of Trace Metal Profiles Characteristic for Autism on Synapses in Cultured Neurons
Various recent studies revealed that biometal dyshomeostasis plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Substantial evidence indicates that disrupted neuronal homeostasis of different metal ions such as Fe, Cu, Pb, Hg, Se, and Zn may m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Neural Plasticity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/985083 |