Gene × Environment interactions in autism spectrum disorders: role of epigenetic mechanisms.

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.

journal_name

Front Psychiatry

journal_title

Frontiers in psychiatry

authors

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 J

doi

10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00053

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-08-04 00:00:00

pages

53

issn

1664-0640

journal_volume

5

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