Investigation of the Relationship Between Prodynorphin Gene Polymorphisms and Sensory Differences in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Due to the preliminary nature of this investigation and the relatively small sample size, these findings should be interpreted with caution and require validation in larger cohorts. These preliminary findings suggest a potential modulatory role of PDYN gene variants in sensory processing characteristics among children with ASD. These novel findings warrant replication in larger cohorts to validate the influence of PDYN polymorphisms on sensory phenotypes and to further clarify their neurobiological relevance.