Association between serum trace elements and core symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder: a national multicenter survey / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
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(12): 445-450, 2021.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-879874
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To study the association of serum levels of trace elements with core symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).@*METHODS@#From September 2018 to September 2019, an investigation was performed for 1 020 children with ASD and 1 038 healthy children matched for age and sex in the outpatient service of grade A tertiary hospitals and special education institutions in 13 cities of China. Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) were used to assess the core symptoms of the children with ASD. The inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to measure serum levels of trace elements magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc.@*RESULTS@#The children with ASD had significantly lower serum levels of magnesium, copper, and zinc than the healthy children (@*CONCLUSIONS@#The serum levels of magnesium and zinc may be associated with core symptoms in children with ASD, which requires further studies. The nutritional status of trace elements should be monitored for children with ASD in clinical practice.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Trace Elements
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Zinc
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China
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Copper
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Diagnostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
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