Abstract:
:Several studies support currently the hypothesis that autism etiology is based on a polygenic and epistatic model. However, despite advances in epidemiological, molecular and clinical genetics, the genetic risk factors remain difficult to identify, with the exception of a few chromosomal disorders and several single gene disorders associated with an increased risk for autism. Furthermore, several studies suggest a role of environmental factors in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). First, arguments for a genetic contribution to autism, based on updated family and twin studies, are examined. Second, a review of possible prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal environmental risk factors for ASD are presented. Then, the hypotheses are discussed concerning the underlying mechanisms related to a role of environmental factors in the development of ASD in association with genetic factors. In particular, epigenetics as a candidate biological mechanism for gene × environment interactions is considered and the possible role of epigenetic mechanisms reported in genetic disorders associated with ASD is discussed. Furthermore, the example of in utero exposure to valproate provides a good illustration of epigenetic mechanisms involved in ASD and innovative therapeutic strategies. Epigenetic remodeling by environmental factors opens new perspectives for a better understanding, prevention, and early therapeutic intervention of ASD.
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Front Psychiatryjournal_title
Frontiers in psychiatryauthors
Tordjman S,Somogyi E,Coulon N,Kermarrec S,Cohen D,Bronsard G,Bonnot O,Weismann-Arcache C,Botbol M,Lauth B,Ginchat V,Roubertoux P,Barburoth M,Kovess V,Geoffray MM,Xavier Jdoi
10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00053subject
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2014-08-04 00:00:00pages
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1664-0640journal_volume
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2020-10-27 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2020-05-25 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00516
更新日期:2019-07-23 00:00:00
abstract::Objective: We aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the psychological stress experienced by healthcare workers, frontline workers, and the general public and to assess the factors associated with psychological stress in each of these groups. Methods: We conducted an online survey targeting healthcare workers, fro...
journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2020.583971
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2011.00078
更新日期:2012-01-11 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00679
更新日期:2019-09-18 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00165
更新日期:2019-04-10 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by severe malnutrition as well as inefficiencies in neurocognitive functioning, which are believed to contribute to the maintenance of disordered eating. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of individual cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) on neurocognition ...
journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00096
更新日期:2018-03-20 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2015-07-07 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2016-02-25 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2018-11-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2018-04-18 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2019-03-21 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2018-08-21 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2010-10-21 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2018-03-21 00:00:00
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journal_title:Frontiers in psychiatry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2020-04-16 00:00:00