Exploring the Mechanisms of Neuronal Protection by Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Autism Spectrum Disorder
There is a notable decrease in GDNF gene expression in people with ASD, which raises the possibility that GDNF is important for both cognitive performance and neuronal protection in these people. GDNF may be a useful biomarker for identifying ASD and comprehending its molecular causes, opening the door for focused treatment approaches.
Authors
- Faiza Choudhry
- Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1551-8846)
- Amna Batool (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5207-5352)
- Maryum Sana
- Durga Devi
- Sarwat Ali Raja
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (PK)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (US)
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (PK)
- University of Health Sciences Lahore (PK)
- Farooq Hospital (PK)
- Middlesex University Malta (MT)
- Memorial Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70913
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.34