Fatty acid and phospholipase A2 plasma levels in children with autism.

Trends Psychiatry Psychother

Núcleo de Pesquisa e Inovação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

Published: May 2015

Objective: To evaluate fatty acid plasma levels, phospholipase A2 activity, and the developmental profiles of children with autism vs. control subjects.

Methods: Twenty four children with autism underwent laboratory analysis for fatty acid quantification using gas chromatography and PLA2 activity determination by fluorometric assay.

Results: No correlation was observed between the developmental quotient and fatty acid plasma levels. Phospholipase A2 activity was significantly higher among autistic children compared with controls.

Conclusion: The study did not show a correlation between fatty acid and phospholipase A2 plasma levels and the developmental profile of children with autism.

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