Molecular Mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cells of the Nervous System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2024 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editors
Interests: autism spectrum disorder; neurodevelopmental disorders; molecular and cellular mechanisms; neurobiological mechanisms; treatment approaches; intervention strategies; behavioral and neuroanatomical alterations
Special Issue Information
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social interaction and communication deficits, repetitive, restricted behaviors, and variable co-morbid conditions. The etiological heterogeneity of ASD encompasses complex interactions of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors that result in alterations to brain function and structure, which influence the onset of these conditions. The emergence of ASD is influenced by several molecular mechanisms that are the focus of diagnostic and intervention strategies; however, our understanding of these mechanisms remains incomplete. Such heterogeneous etiological factors contribute greatly to the development, prognosis, and variability of autistic traits.
This Special Issue aims to assemble original research and literature reviews that address the latest developments in the molecular mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder. We hope that contributions to this Special Issue will have a significant impact on ASD research in terms of understanding its molecular etiology and developing novel therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Tanya Gandhi
Dr. Charles Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder
- neurodevelopmental disorders
- molecular mechanisms
- cellular-molecular mechanisms
- neurobiological mechanisms
- neural mechanisms
- intervention approaches
- treatment strategies
