Important roles for the gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder

FU Jin-jian; ZHANG Yu; LI Hong-hui

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2017-25-03-12

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2017, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (3) : 255-257. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2017-25-03-12

Important roles for the gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder

FU Jin-jian¹,ZHANG Yu²,LI Hong-hui³

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Studies show that most of patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and gut microbiome disorders.These bacterias may be the potential biomarkers of ASD.Studies of microbiome in ASD suggest that changes in the gut microbiome may be associated with ASD and GI disorders in children with ASD.This article reviews the relationship between intestinal bacteria and ASD,and provide a theoretical basis by discussing gut microbiomes as a potential target for ASD therapy.

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gut microbiome / microecology / autism spectrum disorders

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FU Jin-jian,ZHANG Yu,LI Hong-hui. Important roles for the gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2017, 25(3): 255-257 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2017-25-03-12

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