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Table 4 Overview of studies using the DNSB collection

From: Bio-collections in autism research

Reference

Bio-collection

Samples

Number

Study

Findings

[136]

DNSB

DBSS

1100 subjects

Chemokine analysis

Analysis of crude estimates showed decreased levels of RANTES. Adjusted estimates showed no significance amongst 3 chemokines studied (RANTES, MCP-1, MIP-1A). Cautious suggestion of altered immunity in neonatal period amongst ASD patients

[96]

DNSB

DBSS

1200 subjects

Cytokine analysis

Suggestive evidence of decreased levels of certain th-1 and th-2 like cytokines in newborns later diagnosed with ASD.

[136]

DNSB

DBSS

1029 subjects

Neurotropic factor analysis

Decreased level of neurotropic factors found in ASD patients during Neonatal period

  1. Study numbers listed as families or subjects wherever applicable