Anti-Neuronal Antibodies in Patients with Fragile X Syndrome: Is there a Role of Autoimmunity in Its Pathogenesis?

Conclusion: Serum anti-neuronal antibodies were found in a subgroup of FXS patients. Autistic symptoms in FXS may, in part, be caused by auto-immune factors. Further studies in larger patient and control groups are necessary to elucidate the aetiopathogenic role of anti-neuronal antibodies in FXS patients. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 25500855 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research