A meta-analysis of pro-inflammatory cytokines in autism spectrum disorders: Effects of age, gender, and latitude

ConclusionsThis meta-analysis provides evidence for higher concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in autistic patents compared with control subjects. Also, meta-regression analyses point to the interaction of latitude, age, and gender with peripheral alterations of associated pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research