Maternal folate receptor alpha autoantibodies and folate levels during pregnancy in relation to autism spectrum disorder: a pilot case-control study

Frontiers in Psychiatry | New and Recent Articles ·
Mind & Mental Health Switzerland

BackgroundFolate receptor alpha autoantibodies (FRAA) are reported to be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are found more frequently in mothers of children with ASD. However, the relationship between maternal FRAA during pregnancy, folate status, and ASD risk in offspring remains unclear.ObjectiveIn this exploratory pilot study, we compared maternal serum binding FRAA measured…

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