Advances in the Research of Melatonin in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Literature Review and New Perspectives

Advances in the Research of Melatonin in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Literature Review and New Perspectives

Abnormalities in melatonin physiology may be involved or closely linked to the pathophysiology and behavioral expression of autistic disorder, given its role in neurodevelopment and reports of sleep-wake rhythm disturbances, decreased nocturnal melatonin production, and beneficial therapeutic effect...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Bronsard, Claire Fougerou, Michel Botbol, Sophie Ribardiere, Enas Lagdas, Solenn Kermarrec, Rémi Fagard, Olivier Schischmanoff, Nemat Jaafari, David Cohen, Marianne Barburoth, George M. Anderson, Imen Najjar, Eric Bellissant, Julie Vernay-Leconte, Sylvie Tordjman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
melatonin
biological clocks
circadian rhythm
synchrony
autism spectrum disorders
social communication
stereotyped behaviors
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/10/20508

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