Increased Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Associated with Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) and Symptom Severity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

Background One in 88 children in the US is thought to have one of the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASDs are characterized by social impairments and communication problems. Growth factors and their receptors may play a role in the etiology of ASDs. Research has shown that epidermal growth factor...

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Main Author: Anthony J. Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Central Nervous System Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/JCNSD.S13767