Vitamin A Deficiency Induces Autistic ‐Like Behaviors in Rats by Regulating the RARβ‐CD38‐Oxytocin Axis in the Hypothalamus

Conclusions: Gestational VAD might be a risk factor for autistic‐like behaviors due to the RARβ signal suppression of CD38 expression in the hypothalamus of the offspring, which improved with VAS during the early‐life period. The nutritional status during pregnancy and the early‐life period is important in rats.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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Source: Nahrung / Food - December 21, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Xi Lai, Xiaofeng Wu, Nali Hou, Shu Liu, Qing Li, Ting Yang, Jingkun Miao, Zhifang Dong, Jie Chen, Tingyu Li Tags: Research Article Source Type: research