Understanding Glutathione
Glutathione is making headlines again with the recent publication of a research study by Dr. S. Jill James showing that children with autism have impaired antioxidant defense due to low…
Neuroglial Activation and Neuroinflammation in the Brain of Patients with Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired communication and social interaction and may be accompanied by mental retardation and epilepsy. Its cause remains unknown, despite evidence that genetic, environmental,…
Investigation of Antioxidant Enzymes in Children with Autistic Disorder
Impaired antioxidant mechanisms are unable to inactivate free radicals that may induce a number of pathophysiological processes and result in cell injury. Thus, any abnormality in antioxidant defence systems could…
Metabolic biomarkers of Increased Oxidative Stress and Impaired Methylation Capacity in Children with Autism
Background: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that usually presents in early childhood and that is thought to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Although abnormal metabolism of methionine…