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Table 2 Key pathologic processes in ASD *

From: Focal brain inflammation and autism

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Pathologic processes

  ↑

Allergic-like symptoms

  ↑

Anti-brain protein auto-antibodies

  ↑

Food intolerance

  ↑

Brain and gut inflammatory markers

  ↑

High anxiety and response to stress

  ↑

Oxidative stress

  ↓

Glutathione

  ↓

Methylation, sulfation

  1. *Not present all ASD children.