Autism spectrum disorders (ASD): risk factors
Evidence-based neurology checklist on autism spectrum disorders (asd): risk factors: PTEN gene mutation This is the main genetic risk factor It is part of the mTOR signaling pathway Neurological risk factors: epilepsy Neurological risk factors: others Other risk factors
PTEN gene mutation
- This is the main genetic risk factor
- It is part of the mTOR signaling pathway
Neurological risk factors: epilepsy
Neurological risk factors: others
Other risk factors
References
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