Cerebral [<sup>18</sup>F]-FDOPA Uptake in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Association with Autistic Traits

Cerebral [<sup>18</sup>F]-FDOPA Uptake in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Association with Autistic Traits

Dopaminergic signaling is believed to be related to autistic traits. We conducted an exploratory 3,4-dihydroxy-6-[<sup>18</sup>F]-fluoro-L-phenylalanine positron emission tomography/computed tomography ([<sup>18</sup>F]-FDOPA PET/CT) study, to examine cerebral [<sup>18&...

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Main Authors: Rik Schalbroeck, Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei, Jean-Paul Selten, Maqsood Yaqub, Anouk Schrantee, Therese van Amelsvoort, Jan Booij, Floris H. P. van Velden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
autistic traits
[<sup>18</sup>F]-FDOPA
positron emission tomography
dopamine
monoamine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/12/2404

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