Research: Screening of Male Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder for Creatine Transporter Deficiency

Authored by Newmeyer, A., deGrauw T., Clark J., Chuck G., and Salomons G. in Neuropediatrics, Volume 38, Issue 6, p. 310-312, (2007).

Article summary (posted Jun 6, 2008):

Children with autism may be tested for creatine deficiency syndromes to see if creatine is a good treatment option.

People who have trouble using the energy molecule creatine may also have brain problems and communication problems. This study was designed to see if some people with autism have a problem using creatine. The authors looked at the DNA (SLC6A8 gene) of 100 boys with autism. Of this group, one boy had a problem with his creatine gene. The problem did not seem to affect his ability to use creatine, however.

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autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), communication, creatine, deficiency, energy, gene, metabolism, treatment
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